The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of
heavy rainfall, strong winds, very cold conditions and possible snowfall over
high-lying areas in the Western Cape at the weekend.
This as an intense cold front is expected over the province
on Sunday into Monday.
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has
been advised of the severe weather forecast.
Spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, says all city services and
applicable external agencies will be on standby to deal with any potential
consequences of the severe weather episode which could include uprooted trees,
power interruptions and flooded roadways.
“The City will also activate emergency shelter in the event
that persons are displaced as a result of flooding,” she says.
For emergencies dial 107 from a landline or 021 480 7700
from a cell phone.
General service requests can be directed via the City’s call
centre on 0860 103 089.
