5 000 people hit by flooding

Published Jun 27, 2012

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More than 5 000 people were affected by overnight flooding in Cape Town, the city's disaster risk management centre said on Wednesday.

Spokesman Wilfred Solomons-Johannes said 5 560 people were helped in Nomzamo, Monwabisi Park and Site C in Khayelitsha.

All would be provided with food and blankets.

The city anticipated light showers over the next two days and there was a possibility of heavy rain on Tuesday.

The city would issue a weather advisory if necessary. – Sapa

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