Assessments and clean-up crews are racing to reach Eastern Cape communities battered by severe flooding and storm damage. In Hankey, teams are working urgently to reopen routes to Milton. The town became isolated after the Gamtoos River burst its banks last week amid torrential rains. The government has declared a national disaster after destructive downpours hit six provinces, including the Eastern and Western Cape. eNCA’s Kevin Brandt was there and compiled this report. #enca #dstv403
