Western Cape Disaster Management prepares for Level 4 thunderstorms over Cape Winelands and Overberg Districts
Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today said the Provincial Disaster Management Centre is prepared for a cut-off low pressure weather system which is expected to result in severe thunderstorms over parts of the Cape Winelands and Overberg Districts on Monday, 4 March 2024.
“We have activated the district disaster management centres and will be monitoring the weather patterns in close collaboration with the weather services. Provincial departments of Health, Education and Infrastructure are on standby through the coordination of the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, in the event that services are disrupted,” Minister Bredell said.
“According to the South African Weather Services, we can expect rapid heavy downpours ranging from 20-40mm, excessive lightning, strong downdrafts as well as large amounts of small hail,” Minister Bredell said.
Minister Bredell said although local authorities will be ready to deal with any eventuality, the public should be careful and take heed of warnings that are issued. “It would be good to avoid unnecessary travel on Monday, and take note of risks associated with strong winds, heavy rain and hail.”
Contact:
Wouter Kriel
Spokesperson for Minister Anton Bredell
Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Cell: 079 694 3085
E-mail: outer.kriel@westerncape.gov.za
