Overstrand Municipality Joint Operation Centre (JOC) or Incident Centre has been activated to monitor the heavy rainfall expected in certain parts of the Overstrand later today.
The main area of concern remains Stanford and surroundings.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the current inclement weather in the Western Cape will start to clear from Wednesday, 10 April.
SAWS issued a Level 9 warning for disruptive rain resulting in widespread flood over the Overberg and the southern Cape Winelands on Monday, 8 April 2024. The bulk of the heavy rainfall is expected Monday morning and again from Monday afternoon into the evening.
Motorists should also be extra vigilant as roads are slippery and Disaster Management has called on residents of low-lying areas to be cautious.
Roads are monitored and we are appealing to everyone to have safety top of mind.
Road status:
- N2 Sir Lowry’s Pass (open)
- Botriver bridge on the N2 (open)
- R320 Hemel and Aarde Road (open)
- R43 between Hermanus and Gansbaai (open)
- R44 Palmiet bridge (open)
- R44 Clarence Drive between Rooi-Els and Gordon’s Bay (closed)
Please report flood-related incidents to the 24/7 Fire & Rescue Emergency Call Centre on 028 312 2400.
To request a tanker service, download the Collab Citizen App which is fully functional for Android and iOs devices or phone
- Overstrand Switchboard 028 313 8000 (the 24-hour after-hour number is: 028 3138111)
- Kleinmond 028 271 8400/8404/8435
- Hermanus 028 313 8000/ 028 313 5051 / 028 313 8997 / 028 313 8090
- Stanford 028 341 8500/8516
- Gansbaai 028 384 8300/8328/8367
- Overstrand Municipal Services Control Room 24/7 after-hour number 028 313 8111
All services remain on high alert to respond to emergencies.
