South African Weather Services (SAWS) is anticipating road flooding in some parts of Gauteng today and tomorrow because of persistent rainfall.
According to William Ntladi, media liaison of the Emergency Services, said the City`s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) is on high alert.
“It has been raining for the past week persistently and roads across the City are slippery and flooding are eminent,” said Ntladi.
“Motorists are advised to be on high alert while driving. Some roads are having potholes filled with rain water and very difficult to identify.
“Deep and large potholes may and can lead to fatal crashes. Keeping following distance and adhering to speed limits, can save lives.
He warned that communities in the low laying areas should be on high alert.
“The ground is saturated, and any drizzles experienced, may result in flooding. The tendency of crossing water streams using an inappropriate route such as water pipes erected across those streams is a dangerous practice which could lead to drowning.”
He said all 29 fire stations firefighters and specialised rescue team around the Cityare ready to respond to any eventualities related to flooding.
“Monitoring and listening to weather reports from different media platforms, can be lifesaving.”
To contact Disaster and Emergency Management Services, details are as follows:
- (011) 458 0911: Life threatening call centre
- 10177 : National toll free number.
- 112 : International toll free cellphone emergency number
