SARS branch in Eastern Cape still CLOSED due to weather

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that its Kariega branch remains closed due to power and flooding issues.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that its Kariega branch has reopened after it was forced to close due to flooding. Image via Adobe Stock

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that its Kariega branch remains closed due to power and flooding issues.

Kariega, formerly known as Uitenhage, is in the Eastern Cape.

The branch is situated in the Corkwood Square Mall.

Virtual appointments will still be honoured and SARS apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Weather warning for the Eastern Cape

As reported by The South African website, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas this week.

“A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places,” the SAWS said.

Heavy downpours

A surface high pressure south of the land will feed in a deep layer of moisture over the province, resulting in heavy downpours along the southeast coast between Cape St Francis and Port St Johns where the highest amounts of rainfall are expected.

The latest models are increasing rainfall amounts along the south coast.

The impact of the disruptive rain includes flooding of settlements (formal/informal), roads, and bridges, damage to infrastructure as well as difficult and dangerous driving conditions due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.

Some areas could be cut off due to flooded roads.

Flooding of roads

“Disruptive rainfall is expected associated with a cut-off low move over the Eastern Cape, while a surface high pressure south of the land feeds in a deep layer of moisture over the province. The Koukamma, Dr Beyers Naude, Blue Crane Route, Makana, Raymond Mhlaba municipalities will be affected from Monday into Tuesday evening,” the weather service said.

This might result in flooding of roads and settlements, danger to life, disruption to essential services, communities temporarily cut-off and damage to roads and bridges.

“Given these potential impacts, it is essential to stay informed and monitor weather warnings from the South African Weather Service throughout this period to ensure preparedness and safety.

“The South African Weather Service will continue to monitor any further developments relating to this weather system and will issue subsequent updates as required,” SAWS said.

Furthermore, the public is urged and encouraged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.