In a statement released, spokesperson for Disaster Risk Management, Charlotte Powell said the Disaster Risk Management Centre is monitoring for any potential impacts from the inclement weather.

“According to the SA Weather Service, the rainfall and wind gusts being experienced across the metropole will start easing off in the early hours of tomorrow (Wednesday). 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.

“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,” Powell said.

Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700.

robin.francke@iol.co.za

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