The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for damaging winds in the Western Cape which could affect formal and informal housing in the province. coldfront severeweather
Current satellite imagery depicting the position of the cold front and an area of frontal rain and showers over the south-western parts of the country.Current satellite imagery depicting the position of the cold front and an area of frontal rain and showers over the south-western parts of the country.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for damaging winds in the Western Cape which could affect formal and informal housing in the province. Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell says the winds may also cause damage to electrical and communication infrastructure. She says various roadways in the metro have also been flooded.
“Reports were received via our Disaster Operations Centre of flooded roadways in Uitsig and Silversands, as well as flooding in Kosovo informal settlement in Philippi, and damage to the roof of a house in Hanover Park.” Current satellite imagery depicting the position of the cold front and an area of frontal rain and showers over the south-western parts of the country.
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