Localised Flooding Reported in Cape Town Following Downpours

Persistent rainfall over Cape Town and surrounding areas on the morning of Tuesday, 20 May, has led to localised flooding in various parts of the city, prompting a warning from the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC). DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell stated that most of the flooding has impacted roadways, as the stormwater systems struggle to handle the volume of water. “In the main, roadways have been affected due to […]