Floods cause havoc in East London

By Khanyisa Tabata
05 July 2011

Eastern Cape disaster management says heavy rains and flooding have wreaked havoc in East London with residents trapped in cars and homes.

Spokesman John Fobian says they are trying to access communities who have been affected.

Emergency personnel earlier rescued workers who were trapped in their cars along Windermere road. Fobian says reports of flooding began pouring in from 7AM.

No injuries or deaths have been reported. Port Elizabeth was also experiencing heavy rains and strong winds.

The SA Weather Service said widespread showers were expected in the Eastern Cape for the rest.