The initial assessments indicated that 179 settlements across the metro are located in areas close to waterbodies and/or below the flood line which makes them more vulnerable to flooding.
Metro Police Department made 32 arrests that included two for drunk driving. The Metro Police Officers also confiscated various drugs that included mandrax, tik and dagga.
The forecast calls for disruptive rain over the Western Cape, particularly in the western and central parts, as well as damaging winds and waves between Tables Bay and Captain’s Berg Bay.Â
The city teams worked tirelessly and responded to various incidents and are monitoring these closely. The residents of Cape Town reminded the sewer and stormwater teams of the city, which are continuously unblocking the drains where it is necessary.