Devastating Floods Displace Thousands in Cape Town's Informal Settlements

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Cape Town Informal Settlement, Eastern ...

Cape Town floods displace thousands of informal settlement residents, more rain expected

Heavy downpours in Cape Town have resulted in thousands of residents being displaced after their homes were washed away by floods on Saturday.

Devastating floods displace thousands in Cape Town's informal settlements

Western Cape storms leave thousands affected

Western Cape storms leave thousands affected Estelle.Bronkhorst Sun, 07/06/2025 - 08:30 CAPE TOWN - Torrential rainfall has wreaked havoc in several Cape Town communities and affected over 3,000 residents.Flooding in both formal and informal settings were recorded and the metro's disaster teams are out in full force to bring relief to the victims.The adverse weather conditions are set to continue until Sunday, with the South African Weather Ser…

Hundreds of informal dwellings were affected by the heavy rain

Hundreds of informal dwellings were affected by the heavy rain, lashing the Mother City. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says officials from the city are still busy with assessments this morning. Hundreds of informal dwellings have been affected by the recent heavy rains Spokesperson Charlotte Powell says additionally, roads have been flooded. There was also a report of a rockfall on Victoria Road in Camps Bay. She has released a list…

Cape Town floods displace thousands in informal settlements as worse rain is expected

The South African Weather Service warned that rainfall, which could lead to flooding, is expected to affect parts of the Western Cape, including Cape Town.