Homes were flooded and evacuated while roads were completely washed away or submerged by water, as heavy downpours lashed several Wild Coast towns and other parts of the Eastern Cape on Monday.
According to the SA Weather Service, Port Edward received 100.4mm between 8am on Sunday and 8am on Monday. Coffee Bay received 104.8mm and Port St Johns 75.4mm.
For several parched areas of the province the rain brought welcome relief. East London and Mthatha received 35.4mm and 36.8mm, while Stutterheim (28mm) and Komani (21.8mm) also enjoyed the downpours.
No rain was recorded for drought-stricken Makhanda, but by 8am Port Alfred had received 15mm.
The SA Weather Service said heavy rainfalls would continue on Tuesday, particularly between the Fish River and Port Edward. It is expected to start clearing early on Wednesday.
Read the full report and see pictures from around the province in the Dispatch tomorrow...