Event Brief
Overflowing Kouga Dam triggers evacuations in Gamtoos valley
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Heavy rains caused Kouga Dam to overflow, leading to evacuations in the Gamtoos River valley.
WHO: government officials
WHAT: Evacuations after Kouga Dam overflowed along the Gamtoos River valley
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 6:16 PM ET
WHERE: Gamtoos River valley, South Africa
WHY: Heavy rains pushed Kouga Dam to overflow.
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