Severe weather hit several parts of Cape Town last night, resulting in mudslides, flooding and even reports of a ‘mini tornado’ in Mitchells Plain.
Also read: Snow, heavy rainfall and coastal winds heading for the Cape
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a severe weather warning earlier this week for the City of Cape Town, Swartland, Stellenbosch, Drakenstein, and western Overberg municipalities in the Western Cape.
A cold front associated with a steep upper-air trough is making its way across the province SAWS warned of disruptive rain, localised flooding, and slippery roads.
Widespread snow is also expected from Sunday into Monday, although mostly limited to the mountains.
On Wednesday night, social media was abuzz with reports of a ‘mini tornado’ or landspout making its way through Lost City in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain.
Videos and photos of the damage to structures and houses were shared widely.
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A mudslide was also reported on Main Road in Simon’s Town, muddy and sandy streets in Kalk Bay and several roads were flooded, including Frigate Crescent in Sun Valley and Broadlands Road in Strand.
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Parts of Fish Hoek were also flooded:
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Disruptive rains and damaging winds in store for Western Cape
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