WATCH | #CapeStorm: Floods, fallen trees, roofs damaged

Cape Town – Torrential rain and strong winds have caused widespread flooding and damage across Cape Town, with trees uprooted, roads flooded and roofs damaged in several areas.

The South African Weather Service issued a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall affecting Cape Town and surrounding regions, warning of possible flooding, mudslides and dangerous river conditions through at least Tuesday.

#CapeStorm Ottery Road / M5 Highway: the usual #Flooding for this junction pic.twitter.com/oV9q3fnrKl

— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) May 11, 2026

Areas including Plattekloof, Wynberg and Kenilworth reported flooding and fallen trees, while damage was also reported at a Spar store in Glencairn after strong winds blew off parts of the roof.

Delay non-essential driving in a stormy Western Cape Today!

Safe Driving in Strong Winds https://t.co/80S1wK40lM #ArriveAlive #StrongWinds@SAWeatherServic @afriwx @WCGov_Mobility

[Video reportedly from Cradock Street, George] pic.twitter.com/M8hhDhkCSU

— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) May 11, 2026

The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management teams are monitoring affected areas and have urged residents to remain indoors where possible and exercise extreme caution when travelling.

This Cape Town rain is bad and the wind strong.. pic.twitter.com/YLHuVqpXvo

— Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) May 11, 2026

Cape Town winds this morning, pray for the Mother City guys pic.twitter.com/kQM7vTX9Um

— LUNGELO®🇸🇿🇿🇦 (@MkhontaLungelo) May 11, 2026

As the storm intensifies in Cape Town, trees and branches are failing down.. pic.twitter.com/Mh8o6HHcj0

— PulseXZA (@PulseXZA) May 11, 2026

🚨 Cape Town under severe weather alert! Rosmead Ave in Kenilworth is already underwater as SA Weather Service issues a Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall. Expect heavy downpours + damaging winds gusting over 100km/h today.

Stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel & follow news pic.twitter.com/IsW7IoJLef

— 🟣*Nams *🕊 (@Namritha_) May 11, 2026