Disaster management teams in the Western Cape are on high alert as a cut-off low system brings severe weather warnings, including heavy rain and potential flooding, to the region
Western Cape disaster management structures have been placed on high alert as an intense cut-off low-pressure weather system approaches the province, prompting warnings for residents, businesses, and farmers to prepare for heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, urges residents, businesses, farmers, and municipalities to prepare for the severe weather conditions.
According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), the cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, very cold conditions and rough seas, with the Garden Route and parts of the Central Karoo likely to be most severely affected. The municipalities of Bitou, Knysna and George can expect accumulated rainfall of up to 200 mm.
In the Karoo, the Beaufort West Municipality can anticipate between 60mm and 80mm of rainfall over the two days.
