Flooding of the Orange River in South Africa Affects Grape Quality and Volume

The Orange river in the Northern Cape of South Africa burst its banks during W47 due to the heavy rains that fell in the Northern parts of the country. This caused some farms next to the river bank to be flooded. It was feared that this will negatively affect the quality of the grapes and cause major damages. The outcome is not as negative as feared, with growers prioritising orchards that have not been affected. There is an expectation of lower grape harvest volume compared to last year.