Every winter, the streets of Qandu-Qandu, Khayelitsha turn into rivers.
The documentary explores the rainy season through the experiences of women living in the community. Blocked drains and overflowing dams send water straight into homes, and it does not drain out easily. Many stay in flooded houses because there is nowhere else to go, floors and furniture stay soaked for days, and getting sick becomes part of the routine.
The women in this film share how flooding affects daily life and health. Children fall ill, the cold and damp raise the risk of flu and other infections, and diarrhoea becomes common. Reaching a clinic for medication is also harder when the streets are underwater.
This film was made in collaboration with the Climate System Analysis Group at the University of Cape Town and Shalati Manganyi.
Produced by: Shalati Manganyi
Shot and edited by: Sam Flans, Alfa Fipaza and Yonwaba Olo
Music by: Prince Lee