Several areas in Cape Town experienced localised flooding on Tuesday morning following sustained rainfall across the Western Cape. The City’s Disaster Risk Management teams were activated in response to numerous weather-related reports.
According to Charlotte Powell, spokesperson for Disaster Risk Management, the City received several notifications of flooding, with roadways being the most affected.
She explained that the volume of water entering stormwater systems contributed significantly to the flooding. Municipal teams have been dispatched to attend to service requests logged with the Disaster Operations Centre.
The South African Weather Service had issued a Yellow Level 2 warning, alerting residents to the risk of disruptive rainfall and strong winds. The advisory warned of possible flooding in low-lying areas and travel delays caused by adverse conditions.
Forecasts predicted an 80 percent chance of widespread rain along the south-western coastline, while interior parts of the province were expected to receive scattered showers with a 60 percent likelihood.
Despite the severe weather, no major incidents or injuries had been reported by Tuesday afternoon. Powell confirmed that there had been no significant impacts at that stage.
The weather is expected to improve by the evening. In the interim, the City has urged residents to exercise caution, especially when travelling.
The public has been encouraged to report weather-related emergencies to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre.
Motorists and pedestrians have also been advised to avoid flooded areas and to remain cautious as clean-up operations continue across affected parts of the city.
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