Winter rain floods roads, disrupts train services in Cape Town: Winter arrived with a bang as rain and wind lashed the Cape Peninsula overnight, leaving roads flooded, downing trees and temporarily halting some passenger train services in Cape Town.
“We understand the inconvenience caused to our customers and we would like to provide an update on the challenges faced and the intervention measures being implemented. As the region, we continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our customers in ensuring we restore the service by putting intervention measures in place,” said Mihi.
“Our response teams were deployed to assess the situation, ensure the safety of the area and initiated the necessary repair works. “Our technicians and engineers have been working to repair the damaged traction power cable and to restore the power supply in the affected area. This process involves inspections, repairs and rigorous safety checks to guarantee the highest level of reliability.📷 Flooding Notice 📷
Due to localized flooding in and around Table Mountain National Park, dog walkers, hikers, and cyclists are urged to proceed with caution or avoid carrying out their activities due to the current adverse weather conditions we're experiencing in Cape Town.
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