Cape Town on high alert as cold front approaches

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management is on standby ahead of a well-developed cold front due this weekend. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain on Sunday.

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management says it is prepared to respond to any weather-related impacts. Officials are advising residents to clear gutters, check roofs for leaks, secure loose items, and take steps to reduce flooding risks in informal settlements.

The South African Weather Service issued the warning on 26 June 2026 for the frontal system expected to reach the province on Sunday. A forecast shared for 27 June 2026 highlights the approaching conditions.

Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Sonica Lategan outlined specific precautions for households. These include digging trenches and raising floor levels where flooding is possible.

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Flooded informal settlement in Western Cape during severe storms with high winds and rain.
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Severe storms hit Western Cape, causing deaths and flooding

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Heavy rains and gale-force winds from two cold fronts battered the Western Cape on Monday, leading to at least one confirmed death, widespread flooding in informal settlements, school closures, and disruptions to power and transport.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts clearing conditions in parts of the Western Cape by Sunday morning after a cold front brought rain and strong winds on Saturday. A yellow level 2 warning persists for damaging coastal winds, though winds should ease. Another cold front is due on Monday.

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Disaster management teams in parts of KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert following an escalation of weather warnings by the South African Weather Service. Orange Level 6 warnings now apply to Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo and Umkhanyakude districts, indicating a high chance of significant damage. A cold front and cut-off low are expected to bring heavy rain and damaging winds.

Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul has welcomed the national government's classification of recent severe weather as a national disaster. The move follows heavy rainfall and flooding that killed three people and damaged infrastructure across several districts.

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The South African Weather Service has updated its forecast to predict below-normal rainfall in the southwestern and southern coastal parts during winter until August. This drier outlook raises concerns for the winter wheat crop amid rising fuel and fertiliser prices linked to the Iran conflict. Eastern coastal areas may see above-normal rain, heightening flood risks.

The Western Cape Department of Mobility is calling on motorists and pedestrians to be cautious over the upcoming long weekend, with increased traffic expected province-wide. Traffic Chief Maxine Bezuidenhout warns of speeding risks and outlines safety measures amid high-visibility police operations.

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