Mopping-up work and debris-clearing operations were under way across the Western Cape on Sunday after a vicious storm made landfall on Saturday.
Disaster Management spokesperson Johan Minnie said the areas worst affected by the foul weather were Philippi, Gugulethu, Mitchells Plain and Langa .
He said 80 structures were destroyed in floods and 300 people were displaced in the Lotus informal settlement in Gugulethu. NGOs were distributing meals and blankets to those in need.
“They are receiving shelter in an educare centre in the community,” he said. Fifteen shacks were also affected at the Langa Intersite temporary settlement. He said other areas were still being investigated… Cape Times
Disaster Management spokesperson Johan Minnie said the areas worst affected by the foul weather were Philippi, Gugulethu, Mitchells Plain and Langa .
He said 80 structures were destroyed in floods and 300 people were displaced in the Lotus informal settlement in Gugulethu. NGOs were distributing meals and blankets to those in need.
“They are receiving shelter in an educare centre in the community,” he said. Fifteen shacks were also affected at the Langa Intersite temporary settlement. He said other areas were still being investigated… Cape Times
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