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Cape Town motorists were urged to be very careful when they travel following Sunday's widespread floods.
Heavy rains wreaked havoc on roads as a result of stormwater blockages, said committee member Brett Herron. in a statement
"This could be caused by debris on the road surface that landed in the opening of the ravine causing a blockage.One of the other causes of blockages is debris that are dumped into stormwater infrastructure, "
The areas most affected by traffic include Kudu Avenue at Lotus River, Crescent Road at the corner of Claremont Avenue and the road Hand in Somerset West.
Louw Avenue in Grbady Park, Fernwood in Newlands and Carel Uys Road in Atlantis was also affected.
Floods have also been reported in Khayelitsha, Macbadar, Philippi, Gugulethu, Kraaifontein and Maitland, as well as in Parow, Goodwood, Ravensmead, Uitsig, Woodstock and Elsies River
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"Our teams are alert and attend incidents when we become aware of them.We also work in close collaboration with D & # 39; other departments of the city, "Mr. Herron said.
" Road and rainwater depots clean roads and unblock drains "
" I urge motorists to take extra precautions. Travel, "he said.
Residents were invited to report any incidents to the Transportation Information Center toll-free: 0800 65 64 63 or by email: [email protected].
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