Videos: Heavy flooding reported in multiple parts of the Cape

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in multiple parts of the Cape. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution and vigilance.

Several videos capturing the flooding were shared across various WhatsApp groups.

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The following roads and routes have been affected:

N2 inbound after the ramp from Jan Smuts: Right lane blocked.
De La Ray Road, direction Parow and UCT Belhar.
N2 inbound before Raapenberg.
N1 inbound before M5 turnoff.
N1 inbound before N7 turnoff direction Goodwood.
M5 inbound before the N2 turnoff.
Gunner Circle, Epping (Jakes Gerwel Turnoff onto Gunner Circle).
M3 North and Southbound at Newland Ave.
Myrtle Road and Valhalla Drive, Bishop Lavis.
Klipfontein Road from Police Station, Direction M5 at Athlone Bridge.
Jan Smuts, between Cambridge Road and Aden Road.
Prince George and Joe Marks Intersection (Muizenberg Side).
Flooding on Stellenbosch Arterial Road just after the Wesbank traffic intersection in Kuilsriver, particularly the left lane.
Flooding on the corner of Simonsberg and Rose Road Way, Bishop Lavis.
Debris on Philip Kgosana Drive is inbound due to heavy rains. Please be cautious and reduce your speed. Preferably, use an alternative route.

In addition:

Constantia Main Road is currently closed due to a number of fallen trees that are obstructing both lanes near Eagle’s Nest.
Rhodes Drive is still open, but it is also impacted by flooding. The heavy rain has reduced visibility, making it difficult to see the water on the road.
Victoria/Coastal Road is currently open, but there have been reports of a few minor rockfalls along the way. Drive with extreme caution in this area.

According to BadenPowellReports, Baden Powell is currently flowing freely from Stellenbosch to Sunrise Circle, with no reports of significant congestion or delays; however, flooding has been reported in both directions between the JK Masemola and N2 bridges.

Flooding has also been reported both before and after the landfill site, as well as on the Sunrise Boulevard exit in Muizenberg.

As the rain continues, motorists must prioritise their own and others’ safety by taking necessary precautions while driving. Maintaining a safe following distance is strongly advised, and drivers should turn on their headlights to improve visibility.

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