Thunderstorm causes flooding and power outages

11 February 2013

A THUNDERSTORM over Nelson Mandela Bay caused 40 minutes of drama yesterday as heavy rainfall, accompanied by hail and lightning, led to flash flooding and power outages in the city.

The municipality was called in to assist after Uitenhage's Kamesh police station was flooded.

Flooding was also reported in low-lying areas like Schauderville.

A stream of posts on social network site Facebook also reported roads, homes and gardens being flooded in mere minutes.

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