The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management department says, following further assessments in communities on Tuesday, they have established that more than 21,500 dwellings have been impacted by the severe weather, affecting over 83,000 people.

That is more than double this morning’s tally of 41,000 affected people.

Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds have battered the Mother City over the last two days, with Monday’s storm surge causing most of the damage and flooding.

The City is working closely with humanitarian relief partners who are assisting with meals and blankets in some of the affected areas – this relief will be extended as assessments are concluded. NGO’s that are currently busy providing relief include Ashraful Aid, Gift of the Givers, Islamic Relief and Mustadafin.

Thus far, assistance has been provided to residents living in Vygieskraal, Overcome Heights, Dubai, Khayelitsha, Phillipi East, Ramaphosa informal settlement, Gugulethu, Valhalla Park, Lwandle, Mfuleni and Kampies.

SASSA and the Department of Social Development have also stepped in to help.

Disaster Risk spokesperson Charlotte Powell says while the worst of the adverse weather conditions are over, recovery efforts will continue for several more days.

Teams are also continuing efforts to restore electricity in affected areas.

Meanwhile, the City has made available several fire stations as drop-off points for donations from the public. Click here to find your nearest drop-off point.