Cape Town: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for yellow level-4 disruptive rainfall this coming weekend. The forecast released follows the schedule from Friday, July 04, 2025 to Sunday, July 06, 2025. Among the potential impacts are localized flooding of roads and settlements and saturation of waterways.
Disaster Risk Management Centre spokesperson – Sonica Lategan said that the Disaster Risk Management Centre will once again coordinate the response of the City of Cape Town to any impacts brought about by the forecast.
They have also alerted the NGO partners who will provide humanitarian assistance where needed. They asked residents to address any issues on their properties to mitigate the risk of localized flooding. Also, to log service requests for any City-related services so that these can be assigned to the relevant departments.
General Flood Prevention Mitigation Tips:
- Do not build in low-lying areas, near water bodies or roads
- Raise the floor above ground level using wood or stilts
- Use cement floors rather than wooden or sand floors
- Make sure the roof and outer walls are rain proof
- Use metal sheeting, sandbags or dig trenches to divert or hold back water
Keep Stormwater Drains Clear
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that the City of Cape Town works as quickly as possible to address weather-related issues where they occur.
The rate of assessment and action can be slowed by prevailing weather conditions, and they have to consider the safety of staff members. If required, the Disaster Coordinating Committee will convene to coordinate responses where needed.
“However, I do want to appeal to the public to help ease the load where possible. For example, motor vehicle accidents tend to soar during wet weather spells, eating into available enforcement and emergency resources. Do your bit and employ driving tactics that are appropriate for the road conditions,” said JP Smith.
Smith also stated, “Where possible, please support the disaster donations efforts. The NGO partners do sterling work under trying conditions, but it is a challenge, especially when you have thousands of people requiring assistance.”
“The City of Cape Town has made drop-off points available for donations of non-perishable goods. If you are by the means, please do lend a hand,” said Alderman JP Smith.
Donation drop-off points of the City of Cape Town are the fire stations, below:
- Constantia,
- Goodwood,
- Hout Bay,
- Lakeside,
- Roeland Street,
- Strand,
- and Wynberg.
Donors can also email at official website for collection. Anyone who wishes to assist can donate clothing for all ages, non-perishable food items like rice, maize meal, tinned fish, tinned beans and baby formula, as well as personal hygiene items.