The government has declared a severe storm affecting several provinces National calamity. there are six provinces Affected: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga.
The South African Weather Service has warned that heavy rain and strong winds are likely to continue in parts of the Western Cape. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced all schools The province will remain closed on Tuesday, May 12.
Authorities have been urged to implement a multi-sectoral plan focused on prevention, relief and rehabilitation as rescue and cleanup operations continue in flood-hit areas facing road closures, damaged infrastructure and power cuts.
City of Cape Town teams are clearing debris from fallen trees on the ground and removing storm-related obstructions in affected areas as part of ongoing clean-up operations.
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Bad weather has already slowed the response to damage caused by the storm and officials are still processing damage in some areas.
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South African National Defense Force (SANDF) search and rescue teams has launched Residents forced to evacuate as an emergency operation takes place in Limpopo province asylum In churches.
The floods have killed 19 people and caused widespread destruction of homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. President Cyril Ramaphosa
Vehicles pass under Addo Road Bridge, Motherwell's busiest road, which links Gkebarha, Wells Estate and Kariega (file photo).