Storm finally creeps in over Cape Town
A much-anticipated storm has hit Cape Town.
Cape Town residents have taken to social media to share photos and videos of the rainfall and gusting winds.
The storm is expected to bring some relief to the Western Cape which has been gripped by a devastating drought.
There are reports of hail, gusting winds and power outages.
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Here's what's being shared on social media.
#capestorm our solar geyser just fell into our roof 😭😭 it's 5 minutes away from falling onto my bed . Bedroom is completely flooded.
— Nox ❤❤ (@NoxoloPhutuma) June 6, 2017
Now raining in Cape Town. 84 km winds on Lion's Head. pic.twitter.com/tCVngtF9ZU
— Helen Zille (@helenzille) June 6, 2017
Gates just blew open. Fuck it. #HellNo#CapeStorm pic.twitter.com/lZ5kfbqeoQ
— Salty Pancake🇿🇦 (@Nur_KBY) June 6, 2017
If you listen carefully you can hear little twiglets dive bombing the doors. #capestorm pic.twitter.com/VWilICqBiX
— M y (@SquareLegOn) June 6, 2017
@KobusCFbewus shared this video with us- saldanha #cptweather #winterstorm #capestorm @eNCAWeather @JoelGuy_ @SAWeatherServic @maroelamedia pic.twitter.com/mEBI6etfOR
— ReenvalSA (@ReenvalSA) June 6, 2017
The #CapeStorm has hit the Southern Suburbs. #Rain and Heavy Winds outside. #SaveWater pic.twitter.com/dhB3me9dS1
— Ricardo Mackenzie (@ricardomackenzi) June 6, 2017
Very welcome rain but wind so menacing at the same time! Should I run out to remove the pool cover? #CapeStorm pic.twitter.com/gg8z67671b
— Gasant Abarder (@GasantAbarder) June 6, 2017