People living across the Western Cape face days of heavy rain and dangerous flooding. The weather service has warned residents to prepare for trouble through the weekend. Officials say the ground cannot soak up any more water after recent storms. The province already dealt with several days of downpours that left the soil completely soaked. Weather experts predict more serious problems ahead.
The South African Weather Service issued a yellow level 4 alert for damaging rainfall lasting until Sunday. Coastal areas face another yellow level 2 warning for dangerous waves from July 5 through 7. The Overberg and Garden Route districts must watch for especially rough seas. Officials expect the bad weather to cause flooding and mudslides across large areas. Strong winds may knock down trees and cause rockfalls.
Recent rains pushed dam levels up from 60 percent to 67 including full capacity. Water officials welcome the extra supply but stay worried about the risks. Farmers and property owners need to check their dams and water systems regularly. Any signs of damage or overflow should go straight to local emergency centers. People must stay away from fast-moving streams and bridges that sit low to the ground.
The South African Weather Service issued a yellow level 4 alert for damaging rainfall lasting until Sunday. Coastal areas face another yellow level 2 warning for dangerous waves from July 5 through 7. The Overberg and Garden Route districts must watch for especially rough seas. Officials expect the bad weather to cause flooding and mudslides across large areas. Strong winds may knock down trees and cause rockfalls.
Recent rains pushed dam levels up from 60 percent to 67 including full capacity. Water officials welcome the extra supply but stay worried about the risks. Farmers and property owners need to check their dams and water systems regularly. Any signs of damage or overflow should go straight to local emergency centers. People must stay away from fast-moving streams and bridges that sit low to the ground.
