The City of Cape Town says several informal settlements in the Metro have been flooded due to heavy downpours.
Among the townships affected, include Khayelitsha, Philippi, Gugulethu, Kraaifontein, Elsiesriver, Dunoon, Belgravia and New Village in Nomzamo.
The City says New Village has been especially hard hit, with 180 structures flooded.
The Disaster Risk Management Centre and SASSA have been requested to provide humanitarian relief to those affected residents.
Spokesperson Charlotte Powell says their teams are responding to various weather-related incidents.
“The Roads Department is providing sand and milling, while Informal Settlement Management is making assessments in flooded areas and will provide flood kits. Many roadways across the city have been flooded and the Roads Department is clearing debris and unblocking drains. The Electricity department is attending to weather-related power outages in several areas.
Meanwhile, in the Garden Route District, 2 roads remain closed in the region, following heavy rainfall.
The municipality’s Herman Peters is urging people to avoid attempting to walk, swim, or drive through flooded areas.
“People in areas near rivers or those who are considering to cross low-water bridges or structures should avoid doing so at all costs. If a residence is prone to flooding, people should move to higher ground to ensure the safety of family members, pets, and livestock”
Below are the roads that remain closed in the region:
OUDTSHOORN
1) Meiringspoort (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Via the N9, Willowmore from Beaufort West.
2) Swartberg Pass (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: No alternative route.
3) N12 between Oudtshoorn and De Rust where the road crosses the Nel’s river (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Access via the Langkloof road.
4) Volmoed Road due to rockfalls (remains closed since 05/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Access via the R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.
5) Rooiheuwel Road (remains closed since 05/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Via Dysselsdorp.
6) R328 between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn (closed since 05/06/2024)
Alternative Route: No alternative route.
7) DR1713/R328 adjacent to the Raubenheimers Dam (enroute to Bergoord) (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: No alternative route
MOSSEL BAY
1) Geelbeksvlei Road (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Use the Botlierskop Road or the R328 leading towards the N2.
KNYSNA
1) Rheenendal Road off the N2 (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Access Rheenendal via the Barrington Road off the N2. The other alternative is to access Rheenendal via the Seven Passes Road.
GEORGE/WILDERNESS/UNIONDALE
1) DR1660 Joncksrust Road (or known as Kliprivier Road) (30km from Uniondale) due to rockfalls (remains closed since 04/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Road is not fully cut-off, but can follow an alternative route via Avontuur.
2) Prince Alfred Pass between Uniondale and Knysna due to rockfalls and flooding (remains closed since 05/06/2024)
Alternative Route: No alternative route for this road.
3) Haarlem access on the west side is restricted (remains closed since 05/06/2024)
Alternative Route: Access possible from the east turn-off.
