Thunderstorms and disruptive rain alert for Western Cape

The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued a warning for disruptive rain and damaging coastal wind on Wednesday in parts of the Western Cape.

Disaster risk management also warned residents that thunderstorms were expected.

“Disruptive rain resulting in localised flooding of roads and susceptible settlements as well as motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and reduced visibility is expected over the City of Cape Town, Swartland, Stellenbosch, Drakenstein and western Overberg municipalities of the Western Cape,” said Saws.

“Damaging coastal winds resulting in difficulty navigating at sea, which may lead to small vessels and personal watercraft at risk of taking on water and capsizing, are expected between Saldanha and Cape Agulhas, spreading to Plettenberg Bay towards the evening while moderating from the west.”