Many communities in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape have been put under pressure by the insistent rains displacing some and rendering daily life difficult.
Meteorologist and SABC News weather presenter Molebohene Manthata breaks down current weather patterns.Earlier in the year, parts of KwaZulu-Natal were battered by heavy floods leaving the province with damage to infrastructure estimated to be worth R25 billion. Thousands were left destitute and close to 460 people died during the floods.
The incessant rains have rendered roads unusable, causing road closures due to mudslides and waterlogged ways in different parts of Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal. The continued rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and lightning has also caused poor visibility, slippery roads, and danger for motorists and homeowners.In the Western Cape, the worst-hit area is De Doorns in the Breede Valley where close to 2 000 people living in informal settlements have been displaced..
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has urged for caution as the flooding in some areas of the country continues, mainly the central and eastern parts of the country.
All drainage systems are messed up the government allowed this Nyaope people on the road and they have blocked the whole system. Shameful
South Africans need to respect nature..... and stop down-looking other Nationalitis especial neighboring Basotho. God is unleashing His anger on them for thier unbecoming behaviour. Nxaaah!
There is only 1 reason why the flash floods water don’t just run away like it should & be minimal damage. The Citie’s with most water damage is because the co called municipal Are not doing what they must!!! Build enough storm water to get to our rivers! To many townships shacks.