No major flooding incidents reported overnight - CoCT

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The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says it has activated its NGO partners to assist communities affected by flooding.

Flooded roads, fallen trees and debris are some of the incidents reported as the Cape of Storms landed on Wednesday.

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Spokesperson, Sonica Lategan, however says no major flooding incidents have been reported overnight

‘’All services will continue to work on incidents reported to date. The Disaster Risk Management Teams will also continue assessments in the areas where flooding was reported, to determine the extent and the nature of humanitarian relief required.’’

‘’Already we have organisations including the Mustadafin Foundation and Islamic Relief providing assistance in Vygieskraal and Belgravia, where collectively, more than 600 people were impacted,’’ she added.

A part of the road has washed away at Van Riebeeck Park in Oranjezicht. Localized flooding were also reported in a number of areas, including: Vyqieskraal, Parkwood, Bonnytoun, Gxagxa IFS, Lotus Park, Klipfontein Rd/ Barcelona, Phola Park, Imizamo Yethu, Hangberg and Overcome Heights. The City says flood kits from some residents in Lwandle, Macassar and Khayelitsha were also requested.

Lategan reminded the public that any donations of non-perishable goods can be dropped off at the seven fire stations that have been designated as drop off points: Constantia, Goodwood, Hout Bay, Lakeside, Roeland Street, Strand and Wynberg.

Donors can also email Disaster.Donations@capetown.gov.za  for collection.

The rain is expected to abate by Thursday afternoon, with more light showers expected from Friday.

Done by: Mitchum George

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