{"id":266050,"date":"2025-06-27T10:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=266050"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:43:40","slug":"western-cape-floods-force-road-closures-as-heavy-rains-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/western-cape-floods-force-road-closures-as-heavy-rains-continue\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Cape floods force road closures as heavy rains continue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Motorists across the Western Cape are being urged to stay off the roads where possible as severe flooding wreaks havoc on provincial infrastructure following this week&#8217;s severe cold front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The province was battered by a <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/talle-woonbuurte-staan-onder-water-in-vredenburg-en-saldanha\/\">severe weather<\/a> system that hit on Wednesday 25 June, with torrential downpours continuing into Thursday. Weather forecasters warn that wet conditions are set to persist through the weekend and into next week, raising concerns about further flooding and road damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several major routes have become completely impassable, with some bridge structures completely washed away by the powerful floodwaters. Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement officers have been working around the clock, managing road closures and directing traffic away from dangerous areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critical safety advice for drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who absolutely must travel during these treacherous conditions, authorities have issued essential safety guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow down&nbsp;and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep headlights on&nbsp;throughout the day for maximum visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never drive through flooded roads&nbsp;&#8211; water depth can be deceiving and road surfaces may be severely damaged beneath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay updated&nbsp;by tuning into local radio traffic reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow all instructions&nbsp;from traffic officers and road signage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Safety is our top priority&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku emphasized the troublesome situation:\u00a0<em>&#8220;<\/em>Our officers are working around the clock to respond to dangerous situations on our roads. 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