The confirmed storm-related death toll in the Western Cape has risen to six, while nearly 6,000 people have been left vulnerable as severe weather continues to batter the province with widespread flooding, evacuations, and infrastructure damage.
Authorities say nearly 2,000 homes have been flooded or destroyed in informal settlements, including Philippi and Khayelitsha.
Disaster management teams are continuing assessments as emergency response operations remain underway across affected areas.
Meanwhile, the Boland town of Worcester has effectively been cut off due to severe flooding impacting major transport routes across the province.
The N1 has been closed in both directions, while the R43 to Wolseley, the R46 to Villiersdorp, and the R60 towards Robertson have also been shut down. The bridge over the Breede River near Nekkies remains underwater.
Western Cape government spokesperson Kristoff Adelbert earlier urged motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary while emergency crews respond to worsening conditions.
In Cape Town, the City has activated donation drop-off points to assist residents affected by the ongoing adverse weather.
Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson Charlotte Powell said the City is appealing for essential relief items.
“The call for donations includes non-perishable foodstuffs, personal hygiene items, nappies and baby formula, as well as blankets and bedding. Anyone who wishes to donate to general relief efforts, or simply help ease the burden on the City’s NGO partners, is encouraged to do so,” Powell said.
The designated drop-off points are the following fire stations:
* Bellville – Belrail Road
* Goodwood – corner of Hugo Street and Frans Conradie Drive
* Lakeside – corner of Main and Approach Road
* Milnerton – Koeberg Road
* Ottery – corner of New Ottery Road and Strandfontein Road
* Roeland Street – CBD
* Strand – corner of Broadway Boulevard and George Street
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