Wednesday, June 27, 2012

5,000 people hit by flooding

More than 5,000 people were affected by overnight flooding in Cape Town, the city's disaster risk management centre said on Wednesday.

Spokesman Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said 5,560 people were helped in Nomzamo, Monwabisi Park and Site C in Khayelitsha.

All would be provided with food and blankets.

The city anticipated light showers over the next two days and there was a possibility of heavy rain on Tuesday.

The city would issue a weather advisory if necessary. – Sapa

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