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Western Cape braces for thunderstorms, gale force winds

Authorities are bracing for thunderstorms with gale force winds to hit Cape Town, Drakenstein, the Overberg and Stellenbosch municipalities today. The South African Weather Service has upgraded the level six weather warning for interior winds to level eight. The storms are expected to cause flooding in both formal and informal areas, with the risk of rooftops being blown, damage to infrastructure and traffic disruptions. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Spokesperson Charlotte […]

today7 July 2024

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Disaster management teams on high alert as rain, snow and gale-force winds forecast for Western Cape

The Western Cape government has urged residents to be on high alert as rain and snow are predicted for the week ahead. MEC of local government, environmental affairs and development planning, Anton Bredell called on residents to stay indoors and off the roads where possible. “We want to make the public aware of the latest weather warnings and in particular, highlight the risks of being outdoors during these weather conditions. […]

today16 August 2020

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150 properties affected by heavy downpours, gale force winds

At least 150 residential properties have been affected in Thursday evening’s rain and gale force winds. The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre has confirmed that flooding has impacted residents of Goodwood, Parow, Ravensmead, Belhar and Bellville South. Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell said Roofs of homes have been blown off in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, where a number of properties have also been damaged. Powell said […]

today1 June 2018

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WARNING: Gale force winds set to whip up Cape Town

Hold on to your hats – the City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre has warned that gale force westerly to north-westerly winds are expected between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas on Friday afternoon. Mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith advised Capetonians to stay indoors where possible and away from windows. "Also be mindful of sudden cross winds if travelling, especially between buildings, fallen trees or […]

today23 December 2016

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