About 700 people have been affected by flooding caused by storms in a number of informal settlements on the Cape Flats. Cape Town Disaster Management teams say at least 11 informal settlements have been flooded.

Disaster spokesperson, Greg Pillay, says they are currently evaluating the extent of the storm damage. “… We have 11 informal settlements that are affected and there's approximately 700 people left destitute and we are providing disaster relief in the form of meals and we are also providing them with blankets,” says Pillay. He says another cold front is expected to hit the Peninsula soon. 

Meanwhile, Cape Town mayor, Dan Plato will visit informal settlements today to see for himself the damage caused by the rains. Plato visited some communities affected by heavy rains to hand over canvas covers and warm meals yesterday. He says many homes have also been flooded in Uitsig near Ravensmead.