Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre on Monday issued an alert for heavy downpours of rain that could cause localised flooding in the evening.A cold front was expected to make landfall late in the afternoon‚ bringing with it an 80% chance of rain. And more rain was expected on Wednesday for the city‚ where ongoing drought has forced residents to use water sparingly."Rain is expected mainly for the western parts of the Western Cape‚ spreading to the south coast late evening. According to the forecast‚ 5mm to 20mm can be expected for the western parts‚ with 25mm to 30mm over the mountainous areas. Heavy downpours are possible as well as pooling and flooding in places in the Cape Metropole‚ Winelands and Overberg District‚" said disaster risk management spokeswoman Charlotte Powell.The disaster team will be on high alert to tend to any incidents that may occur in light of the rain."Minor impacts can be expected. Morning showers are still expected for [Tuesday] morning‚ clearing ...
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