WATCH: Crazy viral videos of Western Cape being ravaged by floods

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Amy Fraser

10 July 2024 | 9:14

Stay safe and avoid being on the roads if possible.

The Western Cape has been pummeled by relentless forces of nature since Sunday, enduring fierce winds, torrential rains, hail, snow, and violent thunderstorms.

The onslaught is far from over, with more severe weather looming.

At least 7000 structures and homes in Khayelitsha, Mzamo, Lwandle, Strand, Macassar, Gugulethu, Masiphumelele, Sir Lowry's Pass Village, Vygieskraal, Tafelsig, and Mfuleni have been obliterated by the storm’s fury.

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To add to the region's woes, the South African Weather Service expects two more cold fronts to barrel into the Western Cape towards the end of the week. 

Western Cape residents have turned to social media to share harrowing accounts of the life-threatening weather conditions:

@grateful_girl_94 The river has burst it's banks and is overflowing into Newlands Avenue! Please avoid the area if possible. Stay safe! #CapeTownStorm #River #Flood #StaySafe #Overflow ♬ original sound - Madison 🌻
@missfran_newlookhaircare #flood #capetownweather🥶 #capetown #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #capetownwinter ♬ original sound - Miss Fran (Newlook haircare)
@pumeza03 #capetownfloods #Nyanga ♬ original sound - Nikocado Avocado
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