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08/07/2025

06/07/2025

6 July 2025: FLOODING STATUS UPDATE - Weather and Road Update - @ 08:30

The Overstrand Joint Operational Centre (JOC) remains operational, and no major incidents have been reported overnight from towns within the Overstrand area.

Early morning rain and hail have caused flooding in low-lying areas. There are ongoing calls for assistance from residents in Zwelihle, where teams are currently on the ground.

No power outages have been reported at this stage.

All major roads remain open, but there are rocks and mud on the road surface. Motorists are advised to avoid driving through moving or deep water.

Note that:

- The traffic lights on the R43 in Sandbaai, near the Engen garage, are not working. Please treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

- The R43 in Mount Pleasant/Alwyn Street, is flooded. Drivers are urged to slow down and proceed with caution.

The Kleinmond Day Camp is flooded, and we are closely monitoring conditions in Betty’s Bay, where mountain streams may lead to further problems.

Please continue to report any issues as they arise.

Updates will only be provided if there are significant changes in the situation.

For emergencies, please contact the Municipality:

028 312 2400 – Fire or flood emergencies
028 313 8111 – Municipal service emergencies (e.g. stormwater issues)
You can also log service requests via the Collab Citizen App. Zoom in to view green location markers for existing service requests. Click ‘Follow’ to receive updates and help avoid duplicate reports.

Stay safe. Stay alert.

Issued by:
Overstrand Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill

04/07/2025

TRAVELLERS WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: 2025-07-05
ISSUED AT 15:30 SAST BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE.
THIS FORECAST WILL BE UPDATED AT 04:30 SAST.
SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:
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IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:
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A. Yellow level 4 warning: Disruptive rainfall leading to
flooding of roads and danger to life due to fast flowing
streams over low-lying bridges is expected over the western
parts of the Western Cape.
B. Yellow level 1 warning: Disruptive snow leading to loss
of livestock, passes closed and traffic disruptions due to
snow and icy roads is expected in places over the north-
western parts of the Eastern Cape.
C. Yellow level 2 warning: Damaging waves leading to difficulty
in navigation at sea are expected between Cape Agulhas and
East London.
FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:
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Nil.
ADVISORIES:
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The public and small stock farmers are advised that very cold, wet and
windy conditions are expected over the Namakwa District in the Northern
Cape and the interior of the Western Cape. The very cold conditions are
also expected over the interior of Eastern Cape.
PRETORIA:
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Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 05/16
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
JOHANNESBURG:
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Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 03/16
VEREENIGING:
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Fine with morning fog.
Minimum/Maximum: 02/15
MBOMBELA:
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Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 09/23
POLOKWANE:
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Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 03/20
MAHIKENG:
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Fine
Minimum/Maximum: 01/18
VRYBURG:
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Fine
Minimum/Maximum: -1/18
BLOEMFONTEIN:
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Fine
Minimum/Maximum: -1/14
KIMBERLEY:
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Fine
Minimum/Maximum: -12/16
UPINGTON:
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Fine
Minimum/Maximum: 00/19
CAPE TOWN:
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Cloudy with widespread showers and rain.
Wind: Moderate to fresh north-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 11/14
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Low
GEORGE:
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Cloudy isolated showers in the early morning.
Wind: Moderate to fresh westerly to north-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 10/17
GQEBERHA:
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Cloudy with scattered showers and rain.
Wind: moderate north-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 13/18
EAST LONDON:
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Cloudy with isolated showers at night.
Wind: Light to moderate westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 14/19
DURBAN:
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Fine.
Wind: light to moderate north-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 13/21
The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High
RICHARDS BAY:
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Fine.
Wind: Light to moderate north-westerly.
Minimum/Maximum: 13/24
PIETERMARITZBURG:
Fine.
Minimum/Maximum: 05/20
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Conditions are such that the FDI index is above 75. Under these conditions fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life. Warning

04/07/2025

MVA
M5 Between Kroomboom & Racecourse Rd
Vehicle Left Roadway
Towing On Scene

04/07/2025

MVA:
N1 Inbound after Klipheuwel
Vehicle left roadway
Approach with caution
All lanes open

04/07/2025

Flooding:
N1 Outbound before N7
Approach with caution

04/07/2025

Flooding:
N2 Outbound after Bunga ave.
Right lane obstructed
Approach with caution

04/07/2025

FLOODING
- Plantation road by Suburban
- Canal road, Landsdowne / Ottery

04/07/2025

Flooding:
N2 Outbound after Robert Sobukwe rd
Right lane obstructed
Approach with caution

04/07/2025

Flooding:
Ottery rd after Torrence rd. Ottery
Right lane obstructed
Approach with caution

Flooding:
M3 Northbound after Paradise rd. Claremont
Left lane obstructed
Approach with caution

04/07/2025

*WC*
Friday 4 July 2025 - 08:33

✅Baden Powell Drive is open. BUT❗ Sand on Roadway - areas with Sand on Roadway (mainly at Monwabisi Beach). Proceed with caution.
✅Chapmans Peak Drive is open.
✅Clarence Drive is open.
✅N2 is open.
✅N1 is open.
✅R300 is open.
✅M5 , N7, M3 are open
✅Boyes Drive is open.
✅Ou Kaapse Weg is open.
✅R44 is open.