“We confirm that an investigation has been launched into the role of Ray Ndlovu Municipal Contractors regarding the state of the stormwater drainage system prior to the flooding,” a departmental spokesperson said. “Preliminary evidence suggests chronic blockages and insufficient capacity, which may have significantly worsened the impact.” With official rescue resources stretched thin, local boat owners and fishermen launched their own vessels from unaffected beaches, navigating debris-filled waters to pluck stranded people from rooftops and upper-floor windows. Paraphrase this paragraph