There is good news for Cape Town this winter and it starts with a lot of rain. Although this is a good thing and the forecast for Cape Town is that it will receive above average rainfall these next couple of months, there are even floods to be expected, which the city needs to prepare for.
The City of Cape Town has already started to implement various plans to deal with the possible effects that might be caused by storms and floods.
Organizations and City departments such as Stormwater and roads, as well as Disaster Risk Management has been working together to predict the possible damage that might occur due to floods. Housing organizations have also taken part, in case damage occurs to homes in the Western Cape.
These organizations and departments are working hard to prevent any damage to occur in 2018 as there did in the previous winter months of 2017. There is a big possibility of flooding in informal areas, which these Disaster Risk Management needs to be prepared for.
Now, if you’re a resident living in Cape Town, or anywhere else in the Western Cape, you know the struggle that has been ongoing for more than a year regarding day zero and not receiving enough rainfall, so while rain is nothing to complain about, there will be fairly high rainfall risk that could potentially inflict damage in Cape Town, so it’s important to be prepared, take caution and stay safe at all times.
Programs set in place for flood relief and maintenance
There are rehabilitative maintenance programs set in place for the preparation of winter to protect the city’s infrastructure. The City departments have also allocated up to R46 million to facilities and flood possible flood incidents that will furthermore add to the sustainability of the entire province.
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