Cape Town Disaster Risk Management is on standby, ahead of inclement weather expected for Cape Town from Thursday.
The South African Weather Service forecasted
disruptive rainfall and strong winds and wave heights up to 6 metres.
The City’s Charlotte Powell appealed to
residents to help prevent flooding in their area.
“We appeal to residents to help reduce flood
risks by clearing out drainage system, raising the floor levels of a structure
so it is higher than the natural ground level like digging trenches around the
house, reporting blocked drains and illegal dumping.”
The Western Cape’s Local Government,
Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, says the
areas which can expect heavy rains will be Cape Town, Drakenstein, Overstrand,
Stellenbosch and Theewaterskloof.
Bredell is urging members of the public to stay
indoors and to limit travelling around the province if possible during this
time.
“Conditions will be difficult with strong winds
expected and extreme cold weather moving into the weekend. We are urging people
to be cautious on the roads and to avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams
where possible. Over the weekend the cold weather may cause challenges to
people and livestock caught outdoors.”
Residents are urged to report any flooding
incidents on 107 on the landline or call 021 480 7700 from your cellphone
Done By: Mitchum George
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