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Western Cape storms: Residents ordered to evacuate as Kouga Dam overflows

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Western Cape storms: Residents ordered to evacuate as Kouga Dam overflows
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Kouga Municipality Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman on Thursday, issued an urgent call for residents in low-lying areas along the Gamtoos River to evacuate immediately, warning that the Kouga Dam has exceeded full capacity and is overflowing at an alarming rate.



“The Kouga Dam is currently at 113% and overflowing extremely fast,” Bornman said.



He added that the evacuation request is being made as a precautionary measure.



“We are asking as a precautionary measure for al

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