The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre was on standby from Thursday preparing for heavy rain and localised flooding in areas of the Cape Metropole, as well as western parts of the Cape Winelands and western parts of the Overberg District.
Several areas of the City of Cape Town have been affected, resulting in damage to 150 homes.
These areas include Goodwood, Parow, Ravensmead, Belhar and Bellville South. Roofs of several homes in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village have also been blown off by the storm’s strong winds, and property damage ranges from moderate to extensive.
Power lines have come down in Goodwood, Parow Valley, Langa, Bergvliet, Durbanville and Maitland areas – mudslides have been reported in the Hout Bay and Llandudno area.
“The City’s Recreation and Parks Department is removing uprooted trees across the metropole to ensure roadways are cleared. The Roads and Stormwater department is unblocking drains.
Disaster Management officials are continuing to do damage assessments in the affected communities,” Powell said.
A tree that was blown over by the gale force winds on Constantia Main Road this morning fell atop the vehicle of a Law Enforcement officer. The officer was taken to a nearby hospital, and suffered from slight neck and head injuries.
Spokesperson for the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre, Charlotte Powell, said that emergency teams would be on standby to deal with any flood-related issues across the city.
More rain is expected today and there is a 90% chance of rain tomorrow.
#capetownweather the rain ☔ is pouring down in the #westerncape pic.twitter.com/wYmGGMJnkf
— Martin Leukes (@5d32a5ad583a4df) May 24, 2018
Good morning #CapeTown
How awesome was that rain last night?
Although it seems silly we still need to #SaveWater and stick to #50litres a day. #DoItForTheDams pic.twitter.com/x0EUEnGySs— The Roaming Giraffe (@DiBrown5) June 1, 2018
#Worcester tunnel is flooded – use alternative route over the mountain. #crash on the mountain as well – be careful #CapeTown #Traffic #Roadsafety pic.twitter.com/DDgklS3CCE
— Chris Hunsinger ?? (@CHunsingerMP) June 1, 2018
A tree fell on a Law Enforcement officers vehicle on Constantia Main road this morning. Slight head and neck injuries. Officer hospitalised. #capeweather #capetown #capestorm #capewind #capestorm #flooding pic.twitter.com/8aoNOcv1uR
— Merentia v d Vent (@Merentia) June 1, 2018
Outside 12 Apostles Hotel. Oudekraal. #capeweather #capetown #capestorm #capewind #flooding pic.twitter.com/IjUfo3ZFHV
— Merentia v d Vent (@Merentia) June 1, 2018
AM satellite image (01 June 2018) – What a beautiful satellite image this Bok Friday. Cold front over the SW parts of SA, with showers observed behind the system. Snow visible over Lesotho and frost & fog over the central & eastern interior. Please be aware of the warnings. pic.twitter.com/B35JwOQfaH
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) June 1, 2018
Western Cape Today ‘s Weather overview: 1.6.2018 pic.twitter.com/DLqaH7kmLB
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) June 1, 2018
Picture: Supplied/City of Cape Town