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Western Cape on Alert as Cold Front Approaches

The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre will remain on high alert ahead of severe weather conditions expected to hit the province from Friday. Anton Bredell, Provincial MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, said preparations are underway to mitigate the risks posed by the forecasted storm. “These warnings follow several days of significant rainfall that have already saturated soils across the province. The forecasted rainfall may lead […]

10 July 2025

Local

Heavy rains leaves parts of Cape Town in destruction

By Kouthar Sambo Last night’s heavy rains and strong winds left parts of Cape Town in destruction, following an overflow of rivers and their banks, leading to road closures and flooding across the city. This came after the heavy rains had caused the Jakkalsvlei Canal, the Lourens River, and the Kayser River to burst their banks. The incident led to flooding, impacting the Johnson and Johnson factory in Tokai, while […]

14 June 2023

News

UPDATE: Authorities assess CT flood damage

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has confirmed that the Roads and Stormwater Department has cleared most roadways and unblocked drains in areas that have been affected by Thursdays evening’s gale force winds and heavy downpours. Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell explained that Chapman’s Peak Drive is open to traffic. Powell added that mudslides in Hout Bay and Camps Bay have not been cleared yet. “The […]

1 June 2018

Disaster Risk Management Centre

Western Cape on Alert as Cold Front Approaches

Heavy rains leaves parts of Cape Town in destruction

UPDATE: Authorities assess CT flood damage

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