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Cold front expected to make landfall in Cape Town on Thursday

The South African Weather Service has warned of possible localised flooding as yet another cold front is expected to make landfall in Cape Town on Thursday. Thousands of people have been affected by flooding due to the persistent storms last week. The city’s Charlotte Powell says disaster management crews are on standby to deal with weather related incidents: “We are expecting disruptive rainfall between midday and 11 pm tonight. Heavy […]

8 July 2021

Local

City of Cape Town conducts onsite assessments of flood-affected areas

The City of Cape Town says it has conducted more than 200 onsite assessments of flood-affected informal dwellings so far. Thousands of residents were affected by the heavy rainfall last week. The City is now continuing with mopping up operations in various areas, including Mfuleni, Kraaifontein and Khayelitsha. Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Malusi Booi, says tracts of land in low-lying areas such as dams and wetlands, which have […]

6 July 2021

Local

Sydney floods: Thousands flee worst flooding in 60 years

Australian authorities were preparing to evacuate thousands of more people on Monday from flood-affected suburbs on the western fringes of Sydney, the country’s biggest city, with another day of heavy rain triggering the worst floods in 60 years. Rivers across the state of New South Wales (NSW) have burst their banks amid three days of unrelenting rain. Thousands march across Australia demanding justice for women The Warragamba Dam – the […]

22 March 2021

Local

WC residents warned of localized flooding

The South African Weather Service says significant rain is expected in the Overberg and Garden Route regions of the Western Cape tonight into tomorrow morning. The accumulated rainfall is likely to reach up to 50 millimetres. It says localised flooding can be expected on some roads, including low lying informal settlements. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams. Source: SABC

15 March 2021

Local

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. […]

16 August 2020

News

Thousands of residents in informal settlements impacted by adverse weather

Approximately 4 000 dwellings have been affected by adverse weather conditions following Sunday night's heavy downpours. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre had confirmed that localised flooding had occurred in informal settlements across the metropole in Khayelitsha, Philippi and Macassar. Spokesperson Charlotte Powell said powerlines are down in Lansdowne, Gugulethu and Wynberg. “Trees have been uprooted in Constantia, Vredekloof, Durbanville, Tamboerskloof and Pinelands,” Powell added. Powell, however, explained that no […]

2 July 2018

News

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 […]

1 June 2018

News

CT disaster management gears up for heavy downpours

As the City continues to fight the scourge of drought, Cape Town may have some relief with heavy downpours expected this week. The South African Weather Services has advised the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre that cold conditions and heavy downpours can be expected over the next few days. Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, said rain is possible over the Overberg District and the City of Cape Town […]

23 May 2018

Local

Rain floods Cape Town roads as cold front hits – with more rain expected

Overnight rain in parched Cape Town has resulted in flash flooding and the closure of some roads in the city. "I don't have much information for you. I only [know] about flooding in Koeberg Road," provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa told News24. He said that the Huguenot Tunnel was closed for traffic due to a power failure. The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre said multiple roads were […]

26 April 2018

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