Cape Town motorists urged to be cautious as heavy rain causes flooding on roads

CAPE TOWN - Cape Town motorists are urged to drive with caution as heavy rain continue to cause flooding on most roadways across the metro.

The inclement weather has also caused vleis, rivers and canals to reach capacity, and spilling water onto the roads.

Fallen trees and debris obstructing roadways have also been reported in some areas.

Here's Mobility MMC Rob Quintas: "Low lying areas, areas below steep mountainous terrain and areas near canals and water bodies will experience localised flooding whilst rainfall remains heavy. Residents should notice that flooding usually subsides within less than an hour after the rain has stopped and our stormwater infrastructure has had the opportunity to deal with the large volumes of water that entered the system."