Cape Town and surrounding areas are expected to be hit by multiple cold fronts until at least Friday, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, flooding and possible mudslides.
Los Angeles Times
Between 2020 and 2030, Africa's seven largest coastal cities-Lagos, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Alexandria, Abidjan, Cape Town, and Casablanca - are projected to grow by 40%.
Africa Center for Strategic Studies
The City of Cape Town Public Lighting teams including contractors have been temporarily withdrawn in Eerste River following threats and attempts of extortion while carrying out a project.
The South African
Cities too are vulnerable-Cape Town, Chennai, and Mexico City have all faced Day Zero warnings when taps risked running dry.
Countercurrents
South Africa is bracing for a week of damaging storms, with weather authorities warning that Cape Town and surrounding areas are expected to be hit by multiple cold fronts until at least Friday, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and flooding.
AP News
Last updated: 18 June 2026
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