Cape Town – A second cold front has caused extensive damage in parts of the Western Cape, leading to floods, uprooted trees, power outages, and disrupted traffic.
The SA Weather Service issued an orange level 6 warning for heavy rain in Cape Town and Cape Winelands.
The SA Weather Service has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rain in the Western Cape. Yesterday heavy rainfall resulted in flooding across Cape Town. Meteorologist Tokelo Chiloane says more rain is expected today.
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#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/avmnTJipl0— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) June 15, 2023
Although there have been no reported fatalities, thousands of people have been affected, with over 1 000 displaced in Rawsonville alone, Times Live reported on Thursday.
Local authorities are urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel due to the ongoing severe weather conditions.
Several roads, including the Franschhoek Pass, have been closed due to rockfalls and damage, the report said.
?⚠️ FLOOD UPDATE: This is a historic display of the Berg River surpassing the 100-year flood line.
Val de Vie estate team working around the clock to keep individuals and staff safe from the current floods and rainfall coming later this week.
Kudos to a world class estate… pic.twitter.com/Uo6ormSeX1
— Ash Müller (@askashbroker) June 15, 2023
According to News24, the City of Cape Town’s disaster risk management teams are working to address the situation by implementing flood alleviation measures, particularly in areas where stormwater systems were blocked.
“There have been mudslides in the Oudeskip area in Hangberg, Hout Bay. The Eerste River/Kuilsriver has burst its banks, causing flooding of some properties in Zandvlei, Macassar.
“Informal settlements have been affected in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, Old Crossroads and Schaapkraal areas. The Mosselbank River burst its banks, affecting residents in Philadelphia and Klipheuwel,” the report quoted the City’s disaster risk management spokesperson Charlotte Powell as saying.
The South African Weather Service has warned of more disruptive rain in the Western Cape. The province has already been battered by heavy downpours resulting in flooding across Cape Town. @AthiMtongana reports from Lourensrivier in Somerset West.
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— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) June 15, 2023
Informal settlements in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, Old Crossroads, and Schaapkraal were also affected. Additionally, the Mosselbank River flooded, impacting residents in Philadelphia and Klipheuwel. The Keyser River was another area of concern as it had burst its banks.
The City’s Roads Infrastructure and Management Services assisted in diverting water and addressing the flooding of surrounding properties.
How are you holding up in #GordonsBay this week with this weather ? ?️
Thinking about Helderberg area today with all the #capetownfloods reports.
This one from #SomersetWest via Murray @NoSurrenderRSA#capeStorm ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/WqUUejuHVB
— ᑕᗩᑭE TOᗯᑎ (@CapeTown) June 15, 2023
LEVEL 6 WARNING: The South African Weather Service has issued an orange Level 6 warning for Cape Town and most parts of the Cape Winelands in the Western Cape.
Torrential rains and gale-force winds have caused havoc across the province, with floods reported in various areas. pic.twitter.com/HOuVlNjQJt
— Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) June 15, 2023
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