Always ask for a reference number

Report flooding emergencies

Contact Nelson Mandela Bay Disaster Management

• Call: 041 585 1555

Report issues to Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality

• Call Toll Free: 0800 20 5050

• Call Switchboard: 041 506 1911

• General reporting: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za 

• Download: NMBM Mobile App

• Twitter: @NMandelaBaymuni

Steps for successful reporting

1. Contact the municipality to report the problem.  

2. Stay patient, be polite and always ask for a reference number.

3. Let your neighbourhood group know that you have reported the problem and share the reference number with the group.

4. Keep following up using your reference number. The more you and your neighbours follow up, the more likely it is to get fixed.

Examples of stormwater, flooding, and other water infrastructure issues you can report

• Flooding

• Blocked and overflowing sewers/drains

• Burst water pipes and leaks

• Missing, damaged water valves or meter covers

• No water

• Sewerage

• Water outages

• Fire hydrants leaking

• Replacing damaged meters

No Luck Reporting?

So now you are tearing your hair out! If you have tried reporting and you can't get through or your issue has still not been resolved, try contacting your local councillor to help. You can find out who that is here

If you have already contacted your councillor and still not having any luck, it's time to get organised! Click here to find out how.