As storm lashes Cape Town, disaster management says some roads flooded
The City of Cape Town's disaster risk management centre said that it had received no reports of homes being flooded, however roadways had experienced localised flooding.
A flooded road in Belhar during a storm on 25 June 2025. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town's disaster risk management centre said that it had received no reports of homes being flooded, however, roadways had experienced localised flooding.
The South African Weather Service reports that most rainfall will happen overnight.
The city’s disaster risk management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, said that the department’s NGO partners would remain on standby to provide any humanitarian assistance.
"A reminder, too that the city has seven fire stations designated as donation drop-off points. Should you wish to donate any non-perishable goods to be distributed to persons in need, you can drop these at the Constantia, Goodwood, Hout Bay, Lakeside, Roeland Street, Strand and Wynberg fire stations."
Meanwhile, motorists are being warned to drive cautiously as many roads are experiencing flooding.
All right-hand lanes on the M5 at Berkley Road, N2 at Bhunga Avenue, Dolphin Way and Wetton Road were flooded.
Motorists are advised to reduce speed to lower the risk of aquaplaning.
The city's traffic service spokesperson, Kevin Jacobs, said that motorists were advised to make themselves visible by driving with their headlights on.
"We are starting to collect reports of localised flooding of roadways, as a result of the prevailing weather conditions. Visibility too has been impacted, so we ask that road users please be incredibly cautious heading into the afternoon peak."