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A woman has been injured after a tree fell on her car in Plattekloof amid severe weather conditions, in Cape Town.
A woman has been injured after a tree fell on her car in Plattekloof, in Cape Town, amid adverse weather conditions.
The road is partially closed and traffic is being diverted.
A second cold front has made landfall in parts of the Western Cape, bringing with it more heavy downpours and gale-force winds.
Several communities have been pummeled by the destructive rain and winds after the first frontal system hit on Sunday.
City authorities say there is also localised flooding of roadways. On the M-3 at Rhodes Drive, a tree is obstructing the roadway.
There are also reports of live wires across the roadway in Rosmead Avenue.
SEVERE WEATHER | Strong winds in Cape Town have knocked over several trees, and motorists have been urged to stay alert. pic.twitter.com/TFZh0C613w
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Homeless shelters have seen an influx of people over the last several weeks in the Western Cape.
Haven Night Shelter CEO Shaddie Valayadum says harsh winter weather often leaves vulnerable residents in urgent need, highlighting increased pressure on already stretched services this winter cold period.
“We didn’t expect this kind of winter starting this early. And in the last two weeks, we’ve had more than 60 homeless guys come from the street. That’s more than we’ve had in the last couple of years over a short period of time. Winter, for homeless people on the street, is not just uncomfortable. It’s not just unnecessary, but it’s brutal,” she says.
Meanwhile, Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell says they have received numerous reports of localised flooding in informal settlements, electricity outages and blocked drains.
She says no major impacts have been recorded thus far, but assessments are underway. Traffic authorities have also warned motorists to remain vigilant as roadways are flooded.
VIDEO | Woman injured after tree falls onto her car in Cape Town:
