City on standby for bad weather experienced in Cape metro

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says it is on standby for any potential impacts experienced across the metro.

COURTESY: Social Media - Roof blown off at a Gatesville property

The South African weather Service (SAWS) has upgraded the Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging winds to an Orange Level 6, with strong to gale force winds blowing between 40 and 80km/h. It warned that gusts are expected to vary from 90 - 120km/h.

‘’ No incidents have been reported to the Disaster Operations Centre, but we are mindful of the fact that some low-lying areas remain waterlogged as a result of the record rainfall experienced in July,’’ said Charlotte Powell, City of Cape Ton Disaster’s Risk Management spokesperson.

‘’City services are on standby to attend to any impacts that may arise, and our humanitarian partners too are on alert, in the event that soft relief is required,’’ she added.

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A video went viral on Tuesday morning of a structure at the main entrance of Access Park in Kenilworth being blown over. Photos of trees uprooted and sink holes also surfaced.

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Powell asked the public to be on the lookout for any falling debris or other obstructions caused by the strong winds, and to take extra precautions on the roads.

‘’The public is urged to secure objects on their properties that could be carried by the wind, like outside furniture, and to be mindful of potential damage to garage doors, sliding doors and windows,’’ said Charlotte Powell, City of Cape Ton Disaster’s Risk Management spokesperson.

 

Done By: Stephanie van Rayen