A spring tide yesterday hit the Riverview, Ruimveldt community, leaving streets and homes flooded in its wake, while the Agriculture Ministry warned of up to 50mm of rainfall overnight.
Around 5pm yesterday, Riverview residents were hit by the sudden tide, which swamped their homes and shops. The water was knee-high and rapidly swelling and most residents were seen lifting their furniture to higher grounds.
In a press release, the Agriculture Ministry yesterday said if the weather pattern persists, regions 2, 3 and 4 and Northern Region 6