Death Toll Rises As Cape Winelands Flood Warnings Continue

6 Hour(s) Ago   👁 56
death toll rises as cape winelands flood warnings continue

Authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel as severe flooding disrupts parts of the Western Cape. The Western Cape storm death toll has risen to 10, while more than 2 000 people have been displaced across the Cape Winelands following days of severe flooding and damaging weather conditions, reports Cape town Etc .

Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell said disaster response teams remain on high alert as recovery efforts continue across affected communities.

The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 fatalities across the province related to the recent severe weather conditions, Bredell said in an official provincial update.