Roads flooded in the Western Cape Posted by Jordyn Johnson on 13 December 2022 As heavy rainfall and flooding continue throughout the Western Cape, and other parts of the country, Suburban Control Centre on Facebook shared a video of a car driving across the flooded R44 Route in Gordons Bay. The comments section on the video is filled with concerned viewers, all suggesting that the driver should have stopped driving, or reversed to have found a safer route. Cape Town Etc reported that the unusual ‘current combination’ of long rain showers, thunderstorms, and heavy winds ‘poses risks of flash flooding of roadways and at-risk informal settlements and damaging or collapsing trees and power lines.’ Up to 60 mm of rainfall was measured in some parts of the Western Cape on Monday, 12 December, reports IOL. The South African Weather Service warns that heavy rain should continue into Tuesday, 13 December. The public is advised to drive carefully and take an alternative route if roadways are flooded. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Another orphaned rhino joins The Rhino Orphanage Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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