Inclement weather has resulted in several road closures across the Western Cape and motorists are advised to limit their travel, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The Drakenstein Municipality announced that the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1 is closed for heavy vehicles in both directions.
While drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes, the tunnel is still open for light vehicles.
Bainskloof Pass has been closed due to rock falls, flooding and inclement weather conditions. The municipality advises motorists to avoid this area and seek alternative routes.
According to the City of Cape Town, the Disaster Risk Management Centre is monitoring for any potential impacts from the weather.
The South African Weather Service advised that the rainfall and wind gusts across the metropole will start easing off in the early hours of tomorrow.
‘No incidents have been reported to the Disaster Operations Centre, but we are mindful of the fact that some low-lying areas remain waterlogged as a result of the record rainfall experienced in July,’ the City said.
‘City services are on standby to attend to any impacts that may arise, and our humanitarian partners too are on alert, in the event that soft relief is required.’
‘We ask the public to please be on the lookout for any falling debris or other obstructions caused by the strong winds and to take extra precautions on the roads.’
Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.
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