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Floods wreak havoc across the city. Roads wet Picture: Ayanda Ndamane
South Africa - Cape Town - 23 July 2019 - Capital drive in Thembani Khayelitsha flooded after heavy rains. Cape Town weather Massive downpours set to batter the region on,The South African Weather Service had on Monday warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall over Cape Town and the surrounds, expected to last until early on Wednesday, as two cold fronts hit the metropole.About 50mm of rain was predicted, with more expected in high lying areas like Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch.The weather service also warned of possible mudslides.Strong to gale force winds have been forecast, with wind speeds of between 65km and 75km expected, particularly on Tuesday. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)
South Africa - Cape Town - 23 July 2019 - Capital drive in Thembani Khayelitsha flooded after heavy rains. Cape Town weather Massive downpours set to batter the region on,The South African Weather Service had on Monday warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall over Cape Town and the surrounds, expected to last until early on Wednesday, as two cold fronts hit the metropole.About 50mm of rain was predicted, with more expected in high lying areas like Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch.The weather service also warned of possible mudslides.Strong to gale force winds have been forecast, with wind speeds of between 65km and 75km expected, particularly on Tuesday. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)
South Africa - Cape Town - 23 July 2019 - Capital drive in Thembani Khayelitsha flooded after heavy rains. Cape Town weather Massive downpours set to batter the region on,The South African Weather Service had on Monday warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall over Cape Town and the surrounds, expected to last until early on Wednesday, as two cold fronts hit the metropole.About 50mm of rain was predicted, with more expected in high lying areas like Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch.The weather service also warned of possible mudslides.Strong to gale force winds have been forecast, with wind speeds of between 65km and 75km expected, particularly on Tuesday. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)
South Africa - Cape Town - 23 July 2019 - Capital drive in Thembani Khayelitsha flooded after heavy rains. Cape Town weather Massive downpours set to batter the region on,The South African Weather Service had on Monday warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall over Cape Town and the surrounds, expected to last until early on Wednesday, as two cold fronts hit the metropole.About 50mm of rain was predicted, with more expected in high lying areas like Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch.The weather service also warned of possible mudslides.Strong to gale force winds have been forecast, with wind speeds of between 65km and 75km expected, particularly on Tuesday. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)
South Africa - Cape Town - 23 July 2019 - Capital drive in Thembani Khayelitsha flooded after heavy rains. Cape Town weather Massive downpours set to batter the region on,The South African Weather Service had on Monday warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall over Cape Town and the surrounds, expected to last until early on Wednesday, as two cold fronts hit the metropole.About 50mm of rain was predicted, with more expected in high lying areas like Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch.The weather service also warned of possible mudslides.Strong to gale force winds have been forecast, with wind speeds of between 65km and 75km expected, particularly on Tuesday. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)

The City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management has recorded a number of weather-

related matters, including flooding in Cape Town and surrounding areas, it said yesterday.

This follows heavy downpours recorded overnight from Monday into Tuesday morning.

There was flooding in informal settlements in Masiphumelele in Fish Hoek, Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay and Makhaza in Khayelitsha, where approximately 3000 dwellings have been affected.

In Imizamo Yethu, seven dwellings were destroyed by an uprooted tree. 

Roofs were damaged by strong winds in Mamre, Strand, Gugulethu and Belhar, according to Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell.

Capital drive in Thembani, Khayelitsha flooded after heavy rains. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)

Roadways were flooded across the city in Southfield, Grassy Park, Killarney, Kraaifontein, Atlantis, Mamre, Hout Bay, Kuils River, Mitchells Plain, Macassar, Parow and Durbanville, and storm-related electricity disruptions were experienced in Plattekloof and Rylands.

The South African Weather Service had on Monday warned of strong winds and heavy rainfall over Cape Town and the surrounds, expected to last until early on Wednesday. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)

“City departments are assisting the affected communities, including making alternative accommodation available and Sassa (South African Social Security Agency) has been informed about the need for humanitarian relief,” Powell said.

About 50mm of rain was predicted with more expected in high lying areas like Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)

The South African Weather Service warned there would be gale-force winds and heavy downpours over Cape Town and surrounds, setting in on Monday.

With two cold fronts approaching the metropole, the wet weather is expected to last until today.

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