South Africa: Western Cape Pushes Ahead With Recovery Efforts Following Severe Weather

South Africa: Western Cape Pushes Ahead With Recovery Efforts Following Severe Weather

[SAnews.gov.za] Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following severe weather incidents that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity supply and affected hundreds of roads across the province.

Western Cape farmers describe May floods as ‘worst in a century’

As of 19 May, 99 roads across the Western Cape remain closed until further notice, while a further 21 are partially accessible or restricted to residents only. In some farming areas like Oudtshoorn, producers have reportedly been without electricity for 16 days due to damaged infrastructure. Meanwhile, several well-known wineries along the Breede River in the Robertson Valley have been temporarily closed due to flooding and damage to vineyards, …

Winde appeals for patience as recovery efforts continue in Western Cape

In the wake of devastating weather events that have wreaked havoc across the Western Cape, various government departments, municipalities, and organisations are intensifying mop-up and recovery operations, Cape {town} Etc reports. The extraordinary weather incidents have officially been classified as disasters, spurring a dedicated response aimed at restoring essential services and addressing humanitarian needs within the affected communities. P…