[2][3] On 23 September 2023, the South African Weather Service issued a level 6 warning for parts of the Garden Route District Municipality.
Eight of those people, including 4 children were electrocuted when floods damaged electricity connections in their informal settlements.
[7] In the immediate aftermath of the floods, the Western Cape Government estimated that damages to the agricultural sector in the province stood at R1.4 billion (US$74.5 million).
[8] The Rocking the Daisies music festival, initially scheduled for 6-8 October, was postponed to 17-19 November after the floods affected venue preparation.
[9] The 32nd Hermanus Whale Festival was cancelled for health and safety reasons after water infrastructure in the area was damaged.