Roofs ripped off, roads flooded as severe weather batters Cape Town
City crews reported roofs blown off, flooded roads and outages as strong winds and rain hit the metro overnight.
- A severe cold front battered Cape Town on Monday, tearing roofs from homes, flooding informal settlements, and toppling trees across the Western Cape as the South African Weather Service issued a Level 8 warning.
- Authorities have logged reports of roofs blown off in Mitchells Plain and Hanover Park, alongside widespread flooding and electricity outages, with Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell confirming emergency services are responding to numerous incidents.
- Traffic services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs reported live wires across Rosmead Avenue near the Wynberg Fire Station and tree obstructions on the M3 at Rhodes Drive, with no major accidents confirmed despite hazardous conditions.
- Humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers is assisting displaced families in Lwandle and other informal settlements with hot meals and blankets, while the Western Cape education department confirmed school closures in the Cape Winelands and Eden districts.
- Intense conditions are forecast to endure until Tuesday, with possible rainfall accumulations of 200mm-300mm; residents should report emergencies to the Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700 and avoid unnecessary travel.
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dispatchlive.co.zaFloods wreak havoc across Cape Town metro as severe storm lashes Western Cape
According to the weather service, the province is experiencing heavy rainfall, with possible accumulations of 200mm-300mm, significantly increasing the risk of flooding
Wild Cape storm leaves damage in its wake
This past weekend the SA Weather Service issued a notification of “frigid, wet and windy conditions” for the Cape as an intense cold front arrives, with the warning level rising to 8 in particular for the Western Cape. A intense cold front made landfall over the Western Cape on Sunday but intensified in the early hours of Monday morning, and the damage has been extensive as wind speeds gusting between 50 and 90 km/h have hit various parts of the…
PICS & VIDEO: Homes, roads, and businesses damaged as Cape Town storms intensify
Severe storms batter Cape Town, causing widespread flooding and damage as residents are urged to stay indoors. The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning, indicating dangerous conditions ahead.
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