Motorists are urged to take extra care on the roads as a result of the current heavy rains that are occurring in the Cape Peninsula.
The heavy rains and strong north-westerly winds reaching gale force in certain places are affecting the free-flow of traffic on roadways.
Motorists are urged to drive slowly and steadily through large puddles and small areas of standing water and to allow oncoming traffic to pass.
Drivers are warned not to attempt to drive through flood water if they come across a flooded section of road as it is sometimes difficult to tell exactly how deep it is.
Visibility can also be seriously reduced in heavy rain and headlights must be used, together with allowing for an increased stopping distance.
The advice from the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre to motorists who experience breakdown in heavy rain to try and get the car to a safe and visible place, call for roadside assistance and wait for help to arrive.
An appeal is made to motorists to stay alert to local weather and news reports and to leave any non-essential travel until the rain and flooding has subsided.
The Disaster Risk Management Centre and relevant Departments are on high alert, working with the supporting disaster response agencies and public safety authorities.
Residents are encouraged to report any emergencies to the City’s 107 line. This line can be used if one’s life or property is endangered – the caller will be transferred to the relevant emergency service provider. Dial 107 from a Telkom line or 021 480 7700 from a cellphone. The quicker incidents are reported, the more quickly help can arrive.
The City’s Transport Information Centre can be contacted on 0800 65 64 63 for information on delays on roadways and deviations.
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Issued by: Disaster Risk Management Centre, City of Cape Town
Wilfred Schrevian Evan Solomons-Johannes
Head: Systems Integration, Special Projects
Acting Head: Disaster Operations Centre
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