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Record rainfall in Cape Town: July surpasses six-decade high

The Cape Town City station recorded 317.6mm of rain in July 2024, more than double the long-term average of 128mm for the month.

Franschhoek recorded more rainfall in July 2024 than during the September 2023 storm that led to road closures.

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Despite a delayed start to the rainfall season, the City of Cape Town's overall rainfall in July 2024 has achieved new records since 1960.

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