Calls for relief aid as WC rescue teams deployed to flood-hit Overberg region Officials said that the coastal towns of Struisbaai and Elim were affected by heavy downpours and strong winds on Wednesday. The town of Struisbaai in the Western Cape was affected by heavy downpours and strong winds that resulted in flooding on 5 May 2021. Picture: Supplied
CAPE TOWN - Operational and maintenance teams are assisting flood victims in the Overberg region.
Officials said that the coastal towns of Struisbaai and Elim were affected by heavy downpours and strong winds on Wednesday.
Rescue teams, including the Disaster Management of the Overberg District Municipality, were dispatched to the area.
Cape Storm: 2 people missing in Overberg with several rescue missions underway
The storm in the southern parts of the Western Cape continues. Several areas remain flooded and authorities are conducting rescue missions.
The Overberg District Municipality said the rain is expected to continue until Friday and emergency services in the area are conducting rescue and relief missions in the area.
MULTIPLE RESCUE EFFORTS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY STORM
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said two people are missing and thirty farmworkers are currently being evacuated in Riversonderend (RSE), in an update shortly before 17:00 on Thursday.
“The Overberg, specifically Bredasdorp, Struisbaai and the surrounding areas continue to be hardest hit by the winter storm… with many areas still flooded,” said Winde.
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Bredell says no need for panic or fear as Cape firefighters battle Jonkershoek wildfire
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Cape Town - Firefighters had their hands full while facing difficult conditions and trying to contain a major wildfire in the mountains in the back end of Banhoek and Jonkershoek valleys.
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services along with partners CapeNature, Overberg District Municipality and the Fire Protection Association (FPA) continue to battle the major wildfire.
The fire has been burning high in the mountains for some days with most fire lines having been inaccessible to date. Conditions are very difficult, with extreme temperatures and strong winds hampering efforts.
The fire started after strong winds picked up on Thursday.
More than 100 firefighters were still battling the flames by Friday afternoon.
A fire was raging in Banhoek and the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch on Friday.
A pall of thick smoke created an orange glow in the sky as more than 100 firefighters, supported by aerial teams, worked to put it out.
The fire is being fanned by strong winds.
Cape Winelands District Municipality spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto said the orange glow in the sky was caused by a combination of dry fynbos and vegetation that had a high oil content and ash.