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landslide Landslide Risk in Cape Town, South Africa

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

Risk: 1Historical: 6

Key Risk Factors

  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • 3 event(s) in the last 12 months

Last significant event: Landslide - Atlantic Cape Fold Mountains, N of Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa (2026-05-12) — 74,800 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

1
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
2
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
3
Lima, Peru
Risk: 9Historical: 10
4
Taipei, Taiwan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
5
Osaka, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Dubai, UAE
Risk: 9Historical: 0
7
Beijing, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Lagos, Nigeria
Risk: 9Historical: 0
9
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Cape Town is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Cape Town Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Cape Town

Landslide - Cape Fold Mountains, SE of Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

June 26, 2025 — WARNING

274 people exposed; $5M capital exposed

Landslide - Atlantic Cape Fold Mountains, N of Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa

May 11, 2026 — WARNING

74,800 people exposed; $2,644M capital exposed

Landslide - Cape Fold Mountains, SW of Worcester, South Africa

July 4, 2025 — WATCH

233 people exposed; $6M capital exposed

Landslide Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
  • 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
  • 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
  • 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
  • 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area

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How this data is built

Cape Town, South Africa landslide risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live landslide monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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