Chapman’s Peak won’t be reopening any time soon – here’s WHY
The Western Cape has been hard hit by storms in the past few days and weeks as unseasonal ‘spring’ weather hit the province.
The Western Cape has been hard hit by storms in the past few days and weeks as unseasonal ‘spring’ weather continues unabated in the province.
As reported by The South African website HERE, HERE and HERE, there has been widespread damage to roads, flooding in several areas, trees uprooted and destruction amounting to tens of millions of rands in the Western Cape.
The six dams in the province have all exceeded capacity and are overflowing.
MORE PICTURES | Massive waves batter Kalk Bay harbour
Authorities in Cape Town said on Tuesday that eight people, including four children, had died by electrocution.
The deaths occurred in two informal settlements on the outskirts of the southern port city, according to its disaster risk management unit.
Local media reported the electrocutions were caused by illegal electricity connections.
An assessment of the damage was still ongoing but almost 1 000 structures were impacted by flooding, and scores of people evacuated, the city said.
Chapman’s Peak drive, one of the world’s most scenic routes, which winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic coast, is currently closed – and judging by these pictures, won’t be reopening any time soon!
CLOSED
— Chapman's Peak Drive (@ChapmansPeakSA) September 25, 2023
Due to the severe weather conditions, mud slides & flooding.
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Kalk Bay harbour, usually a prime tourist attraction with seals sunbathing on the walkaway and restaurants aplenty, has been battered by waves, as depicted below.
Kalk Bay harbour. Photo: Marco Bronze
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