Areas to avoid as heavy rain falls

The Metropolis of Cape City is struggling to deal with the magnitude of rain that fell – and that continues to fall – on Tuesday, with widespread experiences of extreme flooding and site visitors chaos.

A number of roads have been changed into rivers, whereas mudslides and blocked site visitors lanes are inflicting gridlock in a number of suburbs.

Motorists have been urged to remain off the roads until important.

The trafic out of the CBD this afternoon is anticipated to be chaotic.

Flood hotspots and street closures embody:

Nelson Mandela Boulevard inbound, simply after Newmarket Avenue, is submerged and dangerous.
N1 inbound at Durban Street has seen its proper lane shut because of flooding.
A number of bother spots on the N2 outbound:
- Between Robert Sobukwe Street and Airport Method Street
- At Liesbeek Parkway, the place the correct lane is obstructed
Boys Drive heading towards Kalk Bay is partially flooded close to the velocity digital camera – the left lane is closed.
Baden Powell Drive stays one of many worst-hit stretches:
- Between JK Masemola/Macassar Street and the N2 (eastbound)
- At Dawn Boulevard, going westbound towards Muizenberg
- Motorists are warned to cut back velocity and look ahead to deep water and poor visibility.

Additional flooding and congestion alerts embody:

Ou Kaapse Weg course Tokai, between the S-Bend and Steenberg Street – anticipate heavy delays.
Kommetjie Street is waterlogged, with lowered driving visibility.
Primary Street between Simon’s City and Fish Hoek is severely flooded in a number of areas:
- At Glencairn, automobiles are making U-turns
- Close to Harbour Bay Mall and the Kelp Manufacturing unit, mudslides have been reported
- The Simon’s City practice station and Glencairn Seashore space are fully flooded
Prince George Drive, from Nando’s in Grassy Park to Lavender Hill, has been overwhelmed with floodwaters.

Authorities proceed to observe flood-prone areas and emergency companies are responding to calls throughout the metro.

Residents are suggested to delay journey, keep indoors, and report any harmful circumstances or blocked storm water drains to the Metropolis of Cape City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700 from their cellphone.

The forecast is for extra rain all through the afternoon and into the night.

The outlook for Wednesday is healthier, however overcast and windy, whereas Thursday temperatures ought to heat up with no rainfall anticipated.