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CT disaster officials on high alert to assist residents following heavy rain
The winter storm that made landfall in the Western Cape on Thursday afternoon moved further inland.
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CT disaster authorities on standby ahead of adverse weather this week
From Thursday, there will be heavy rainfall, strong winds and wave heights of up to six metres.
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WC dam levels now sitting on an average of 74% as more rain is expected
Further rainfall predicted for this week will see levels rise even further, as two cold fronts prepare to set in over the next two days.
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Several areas in CT flooded due to heavy rainfall
The City of Cape Town said mop-up operations are continuing across the city on Monday.
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CT disaster management on high alert ahead of expected cold front on Thursday
Forecasters expect Thursday’s cold front to be considerably shorter in duration compared to last week.
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Warning for WC motorists to be careful as floods damage roads, bridges
Spokesperson for the MEC for Local Government Affairs, James Brent Styan, said the Zwelethemba Bridge in the area had been seriously damaged by flood waters.
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WC authorities to carry out damage assessments after heavy storm, floods
The storm brought with it strong winds and flooding while four people were killed.
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Cold, rainy weather across WC largely clearing up, but officials still on alert
The storm has wreaked havoc, especially in areas such as the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts due to the severe flooding and strong winds.
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Krugersdorp emergency services rescue 2 vehicles trapped in water
The Mogale City said the occupants were safe after managing to swim to dry land.
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Gift of the Givers help Kuruman residents with relief aid after heavy rains
Over the past few weeks, the small town in the Northern Cape experienced its worst floods since 1974.
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Search operations in Mpumalanga under way after 8 people drowned, 5 missing
Among the missing residents feared to have been swept away by the floods is a 13-year-old boy.
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Several Kruger National Park roads, bridges damaged by floods
Many provinces have been hit by heavy downpours for over a week now, with the weather service urging residents to be extremely cautious.
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Weather Service warns of disruptive rain in parts of SA
Heavy rainfall has hit several provinces including Gauteng, the North West, Free State and parts of Mpumalanga.
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Eloise claimed two lives in SA, Dlamini-Zuma confirms
A five-year-old boy was swept away by floods in Mpumalanga while in KwaZulu-Natal, a 14-year-old teenager drowned.
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Gauteng residents warned to brace for persistent rainfall
The weather service said could residents expect possible heavy rains accompanied by severe thunderstorms in areas over Tshwane, Krugersdrop and Carletonville.
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EWN Weather Watch: Sunny Thurs for CT, thundershowers expected for GP
Your Thursday EWN Weather Watch.
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Police divers rescue motorists after flooding hits part of Tshwane at weekend
The heavy rainfall since Saturday caused several bridges in the city to flood.
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Weather experts warn of rainy week ahead, thundershowers over some provinces
Several bridges and low-lying areas were flooded over the weekend due to heavy rainfall in Gauteng.
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Pretoria nightclub temporarily closed after part of ceiling collapsed on patrons
Several patrons at Propaganda Nightclub were trapped under the debris on Saturday night.
