02/06/2026
๐จFLOOD ALERT FOR TOMORROW โ GARDEN ROUTE๐จ
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 warning for the Garden Route District and an Orange Level 5 warning extending along the coast to East London.
Disruptive rainfall, flooding, and mudslides are expected from tomorrow through Thursday across the Western and Eastern Cape.
If you have to evacuate, please make sure your animals come with you.
A dog left on a chain has no way to break free when the water rises. The same is true for farm animals in pens, and for rabbits, chickens, and other animals kept in cages. An animal who cannot escape will not survive a flood.
Before the rain starts:
โข Untie, unchain, and release any animal kept tethered or confined. Take them with you.
โข Fit your dogs and cats with a collar and tag, or a microchip. If you are separated, identification is what brings them home.
โข Do not leave animals locked in vehicles, outbuildings, or low-lying enclosures.
need help moving your animals, or if you see an animal in distress, please call your local SPCA.
George SPCA - Garden Route
Mossel Bay SPCA - Garden Route
SPCA Assisi Humansdorp
SPCA Uitenhage
SPCA Grahamstown
East London SPCA Charity Shop
SPCA Assisi Humansdorp
SPCA Uitenhage
SPCA Grahamstown
SPCA East London, South Africa
