Port St Johns on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape has so far been reported as the hardest hit by heavy easter rains with many of its roads submerged.
Hundreds of Green Farm residents at Port St Johns have been evacuated to safety and according to the OR Tambo Disaster Management team, which is spearheading the evacuation procedures, many residents in the area are still trapped by the flash floods.
The Provincial Traffic Department is making an appeal to all road users, including pedestrians to avoid crossing overflowing rivers and bridges as rain continues to fall heavily in most parts of the province.
Ayanda Gantsho, the speaker of the Port St Johns Municipality, explained that the embattled residents had been moved to a town hall on higher ground.
Gantsho also called on fellow South Africans to assist with the relief efforts.
According to the OR Tambo Disaster Management team, which is spearheading the evacuation procedures, many residents in the area are still trapped by the flash floods.
Some areas in Ngqeleni are also overflowing.
Also, be on the lookout when traveling through mountainous areas as rockfalls have been reported in some parts such as the Kei Cuttings.
There's also a weather watch from the PE Branch of the SA Weather Service.
Heavy rain is expected along the southeast coast and the southern interior between Fish River and Port Edward.
Localized flooding is expected in places east of Cannon Rocks, including places over the southern interior.
Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal disaster teams have been activated following severe rainfall and localised flooding that hit the eThekwini area on Monday night, with Chatsworth and Umlazi in the south being particularly hard hit.
The Umhlatuzana River burst its banks and several residents were trapped in their homes.
