The Eastern Cape government has confirmed that a total of 11 people had died during recent flooding in the province.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bhisho said that a further two people were still missing.
Provincial government spokesperson, Sonwabo Mbananga, said that the Office of the Premier had also set up a Joint Operations Centre to coordinate disaster relief efforts in the province.
“The Provincial Government was also working with relevant government departments as well as affected municipalities in coordinating the costing of the post-disaster reconstruction effort,” he said.
Mbananga also said that more than 70 voting stations have been affected by the floods, including schools and pre-schools.
“Early assessments of the damage caused to infrastructure, which has been possible only following the receding of water levels in flooded towns and villages, have revealed collapsed bridges and damaged roads in some parts,” he said.
“The Provincial Government is currently preparing an urgent report to National Government for the consideration of declaring disaster-stricken, affected regions,” Mbananga added.
