Over 50 households have been displaced due to the collapse of the Riverlands Dam on Thursday morning, causing severe damage and flooding in Dassenberg and Riverlands, just outside of Malmesbury, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Anton Bredell, MEC for local government, environmental affairs and development planning in the Western Cape, said the Swartland Fire and Rescue and Law Enforcement Services were on scene to assist where needed.
‘Injured persons have been assessed for near-drowning and transported to nearby hospitals for observation and further treatment.’
Bredell refuted earlier report of two missing persons, confirming that the Swartland Municipality reported no fatalities or missing individuals.
The Riverlands community is in dire need of support to aid the affected families after the catastrophic dam burst led to widespread flooding and destruction. In collaboration with the Swartland Municipality, the POP Centre in Riverlands is now open as a designated place of safety.
Residents are in immediate need of donations, including non-perishable food, warm clothing, blankets, mattresses and other essential items for those displaced.
Donations can be dropped off at the POP centres or at Goedgedacht farm.
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Picture: Swartland Municipality