Multiple areas across the Western Cape have been left without electricity as severe weather hits the province. 

This follows warnings by the South African Weather Service of severe thunderstorms, with heavy rain, hail and possible flooding, over Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and the Overberg regions for Monday. 

As a result, Eskom confirmed that customers in various parts of the region are currently experiencing power outages. 

Among the affected locations are parts of Khayelitsha, Tafelbaai (including Cape Town Harbour, Metrorail and the Foreshore), Nomzamo in Strand, as well as various areas in the Cape Winelands. 

“The adverse weather conditions have resulted in network faults and infrastructure damage in certain locations,” read the Eskom statement.  

Eskom said technical teams have been deployed to assess the extent of the damage and begin restoration work.  

“Technical teams are currently onsite working to assess the damage and restore supply as soon as it is safe to do so.” 

Residents have been urged to remain cautious during the severe weather.  

 “Treat all electrical infrastructure as live and exercise extreme caution during this period.” 

The power utility further appealed to those affected for patience as work is being done to restore faults amid “challenging weather conditions”.