Earlier on Thursday, October 21, the South African Weather Service issued a weather warning which predicted localised flooding as a major thunderstorm is set to hit the Western Cape. 20 to 30-millimetres of rain, strong winds, severe lightning, and a large amount of hail are expected.
⚠️Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms resulting in localized flash flooding and short term disruption to essential services are expected over parts of the NC and WC tomorrow (Thursday 21 October 2021). See warning below. pic.twitter.com/oqD5PcUgB4
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 20, 2021
“We urge the public to use extreme caution when travelling around the affected regions for the next two days as conditions may be hazardous and to avoid being outdoors as much as possible,” SAWS said.
Barrydale resident, Calvyn du Toit told Cape {town} Etc that it has been raining non-stop since about 4pm.
“It’s rained so much in such a short time that our empty dams started filling with water and water was running down the roads and contours,” du Toit said.
“The lightning was hectic. Two strikes were on our mountain, so we packed up and stopped working [on the farm] as I’ve never been that close to a lightning strike before — where the light and sound are almost at the same time,” he continued.
Confirming disruptive weather is viral video footage of Keisie River in Montagu. Near Montagu, Pietersfontontein dam’s tributaries were also in full flood as torrents of water flowed towards the dam.
A man filming the scene is heard saying:
“We are here at Pietersfontein on the 21st October 2021. The heavens have opened. This was dry, I’m telling you, within two hours go.”
Pietersfontein Dam is located on the Keisies River, Western Cape.
WATCH:
Pietersfontein Dam. pic.twitter.com/FNN1XIYJKr
— ROBYN IN THE HOOD (@robynhoodcpt) October 22, 2021
Flooding. Keisie River, Montagu. pic.twitter.com/wc8sFdpEWD
— ROBYN IN THE HOOD (@robynhoodcpt) October 22, 2021
Flooding. Keisie River, Montagu. pic.twitter.com/7ohwGuXgy9
— ROBYN IN THE HOOD (@robynhoodcpt) October 22, 2021
— ROBYN IN THE HOOD (@robynhoodcpt) October 22, 2021
— ROBYN IN THE HOOD (@robynhoodcpt) October 22, 2021
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