City of Cape Town officials say disaster risk management crews are busy with assessments in several areas where flooding is being reported.
City of Cape Town officials visiting one of the areas affected by floods.several areas where flooding is being reported
. Affected areas include, Vygieskraal, Belgravia, Gugulethu, Somerset-West, Driftsands, Klipheuwel and Phillipi. More bad weather is being experienced across the Western Cape following days of heavy rain and gusty winds.Spokesperson for the city’s Disaster Risk Management, Charlottle Powell says the dam next to the Phillipi railway station is overflowing, posing a risk of flooding to the Down Town informal settlement downstream.
“The public is advised that if they wish to make humanitarian aid donations , to do so directly to NGOs, churches and other faith-based organisations within their communities. The weather warning for Level 4 disruptive rainfall is still in place for today.”Disaster Risk Management personnel are also continuing with assessments.
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