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Vehicles negotiate a flooded intersection in Sacks Circle in Bellville, Cape Town after heavy rain on 14 June 2022. Picture: Supplied

Flooding

Heavy rain leaves numerous CT roads flooded

By Lauren Isaacs

Mopping up operations are under way as heavy rains continue to pummel parts of the Cape.

  • sewer-jetting-2jpg

    100km of Cape Town's sewerage system cleaned in preparation for winter rains

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Department is doing extensive work in various areas across the city to help reduce sewer overflows in flood-prone areas.

    14 days ago
  • Marine Parade outside Grosvenor Court on the KwaZulu-Natal coast was hit by severe flooding on 22 May 2022. Picture: Garrith Jamieson/ALS Ambulance Service

    Disaster teams on alert following warnings of severe weather conditions in KZN

    The South African Weather Services again issued a warning of possible strong winds and wet weather conditions in eThekwini.

    27 days ago
  • © Anna Nikonorova/123rf.com

    EC & NC disaster risk officials on high alert after heavy rain hits

    Residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in several communities across the two provinces.

    72 days ago
  • An aerial photo shows highway and houses submerged by flood waters in Abuyog town, Leyte province, southern Philippines, on April 11, 2022, following heavy rains brought about by Tropical storm Agaton. Picture: Bobbie ALOTA / AFP

    24 killed in Philippines landslides, flooding: authorities

    More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the tropical storm pounded the disaster-prone region Sunday, the national disaster agency said, flooding houses, inundating fields, cutting off roads and knocking out power.

    76 days ago
  • FILE: The railway bridge along Joe Slovo Drive & Siemert Street in Johannesburg is flooded after heavy rain. Picture: @JoburgMPD/Twitter

    Cold and wet weekend in store for Gauteng residents with flash flood warnings

    The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy downpours leading to localised flooding.

    78 days ago
  • ‘Our houses are filled with faeces’: Sebokeng residents living on sewerage pipes

    Residents of Boitumelo township in Sebokeng have been living in homes dilapidated by water coming from pipes below. Eyewitness News visited the area to find out how grave the situation is. #VaalResidents

    118 days ago
  • © Anna Nikonorova/123rf.com

    Deadly rains, floods hit eastern Australia

    Torrential downpours lashed eastern Australia on Saturday, raising deadly floodwaters to decades-long highs, swamping homes and sweeping away cars.

    120 days ago
  • Community members say the flood swept their belongings away after rain flooded their homes at an informal settlement in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu: EWN.

    Flood risk warning sounded for Gauteng residents following heavy overnight rains

    Gauteng residents have been urged to be extra vigilant following heavy overnight rains and flash floods in some parts of the province.

    126 days ago
  • Aerial view of mud after a flood in La Gasca neighborhood, northern Quito, on February 1, 2022. The heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in two decades has killed at least 18 people in Quito, washing away cars, damaging homes and sweeping away volleyball players and spectators on a sports field, officials said Tuesday. Picture: Rodrigo Buendia / AFP

    Nations to review harrowing catalogue of climate impacts

    Species extinction, ecosystem collapse, mosquito-borne disease, deadly heat, water shortages, and reduced crop yields are already measurably worse due to global heating.

    132 days ago
  • Tshwane metro police are trying to keep curious locals from standing on the bridge over the flooded Pienaarsrivier. Picture: Eyewitness News

    Gauteng residents affected by flooding are warned to brace for more rain

    Emergency services officials have warned residents in areas affected by flooding in Gauteng to be cautious as more rain was expected.

    140 days ago
  • Several parts of Gauteng, including Mamelodi, Centurion and Midstream have flooded after heavy downpours overnight. Picture: ER24

    Rescue operations underway for three people missing in Gauteng floods

    Search and rescue operations are underway for three people who went missing after heavy rains in Midstream near Olifantsfontein.

    141 days ago
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    Grain SA: Too early to say if damage from floods will affect maize production

    Parts of the country have experienced flooding due to the higher than usual rainfall this summer, with grain farmers expecting a lower yield as a result.

    152 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    EC Premier Mabuyane asks businesses to assist flood victims

    The flash floods have claimed the lives of at least seven people, including a 19-year-old and a member of the police.

    167 days ago
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    NW's JB Marks Municipality still on high alert after flash floods in area

    JB Marks Municipality spokesperson Willie Maphosa said that residents who still needed help must approach the disaster team.

    173 days ago
  • FILE: The municipality said most roads had been cleared and were now open to traffic. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Five NW families report damage to their homes following flash floods

    The JP Marks Local Municipality said arrangements were being made to assist residents in Ikageng and Promosa who were affected by the localised flooding.

    174 days ago
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    Weather Service: Ongoing rain in parts of country expected to clear on Tuesday

    The South African Weather Service has warned of high-risk flooding especially in Gauteng on Monday evening.

    181 days ago
  • FILE: Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc along the Garden Route on 22 November 2021. Picture: Storm Report SA/Facebook

    Above-normal rainfall in SA could result in more flooding, warns expert

    South Africa is still in what meteorologists call a "la nina" weather season, meaning higher rainfall that also poses a risk of cyclones and widespread flooding.

    201 days ago
  • Tshwane Emergency Services retrieve the body of a motorist from a river in Roodeplaat. Picture: Supplied.

    Body of motorist who tried crossing flooded bridge retrieved in Tshwane

    The man was swept away by stormwater and drowned after attempting to cross a low-lying bridge.

    203 days ago
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