Rains cause floods just days after Humphreys’ warning about blocked stormwater drains

Residents are reporting several flooded areas and roads in both Bedfordview and Edenvale areas.

Residents celebrate as storm tears into super billboard

Earlier this week the NEWS reported Bedfordview councillor, Clr Jill Humphreys expressed concern about blocked stormwater drains.

Clr Humphreys then said she was worried the area might flood should heavy rains fall.

Watch:

Danger on Andries Pretorius Rd opposite Edenvale Sports grounds. Collapsed wall in road. @ILoveEdenvale

— Nic Fester (@NicFester) November 9, 2016

Heavy Water #flooding #Bedfordview next to the highway @JacaNews @jacarandafm #Edenvale offramp pic.twitter.com/HhNWsoNIuz

— Chris de Beer (@tweetchristiaan) November 9, 2016