Malfunctioning pumps leave Princes St flooded

This Princes Street resident was dressed in her rain boots as she walked through her flooded yard

Two malfunctioning city hydro pumps have resulted in flooding in Princes Street, while residents in West Ruimveldt and Albouystown are likely to be affected if continuous rainfall persists.

Public Relations Officer of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) Royston King said yesterday that the pumps are expected to be fixed by Monday.

Visits to Princes Street, Albouystown and West Ruimveldt by this newspaper yesterday showed that residences in Princes Street were affected by