Over 5 000 people hit by Cape flooding

Cape Town - Over 5 000 people were affected by overnight flooding in Cape Town, the city's disaster risk management centre said on Wednesday.

Spokesperson Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said 5 560 people were helped in Nomzamo, Monwabisi Park and Site C in Khayelitsha.

All would be provided with food and blankets.

The city anticipated light showers over the next two days and there was a possibility of heavy rain on Tuesday.

The city would issue a weather advisory if necessary.

- SAPA/News24