Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Porterville and Piketberg

HEAVY rainfall has caused havoc in Porterville and Piketberg, damaging homes and infrastructure.

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Independent Newspapers photographer, Ayanda Ndamane, yesterday visited homes in Porterville where families were working to salvage what they could of their belongings.

Furniture and vehicles were among the scores of belongings left damaged.

The Bergrivier Municipality confirmed its Disaster Management personnel were in Porterville busy with clean-up operations after visiting all affected areas.

Matthew Sheldon, municipality spokesperson said disaster operations would continue for the next few days.

"An assessment is being done to understand the full extent of the damage sustained," he said.

Residents affected, such as Joanne Frost, who runs the Porterville Recreational Facility where young children attend, said much of their infrastructure and belongings were damaged.