Severe Storms Force School Closures Across South Africa's Cape Regions
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- •On May 8, 2026, flooding affected Cape Town due to ongoing severe weather.
- •The Garden Route National Park is at risk of destruction from the storms as of early May 2026.
- •Schools in both Western and Eastern Cape were closed on May 6, 2026, in response to storm warnings.
- •Road closures across South Africa were reported on May 7, 2026, due to heavy rain and strong winds.
- •Snow was recorded in parts of the Eastern Cape on May 6, 2026, amid persistent severe weather.
- •Thousands of people were trapped by deadly storms in South Africa as of early May 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If South African emergency services increase flood response efforts in Cape Town then the impact on residents and infrastructure could be reduced, allowing quicker recovery and reopening of schools and roads.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Garden Route National Park faces destruction from severe weather as Cape Town braces for floodingAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Severe weather conditions lead to road closures across South AfricaAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)STORM HIGH ALERT: Severe weather warnings prompt school closures across Western and Eastern CapeAFRICAAllAfrica - Top