The caution warned that heavy rains will persist until Sunday.
“The response teams have already attended to some areas, including Etwatwa, Daveyton and Tembisa which were affected by the heavy rain yesterday,” said Disaster and Emergency Management Services spokesperson William Ntladi.
Ekurhuleni residents are advised to take the following steps to prepare, prevent and mitigate the consequence of the forthcoming heavy rains by:
* Refraining from settling in the low lying areas;
* Using sand sacks to channels flash flood water away from the residential structures; n Digging canals that takes water away from your residential structures;
* Avoiding crossing on foot or vehicle on any low lying bridges and roads;
* Clearing any debris that may block storm water drains next to homes;
* Using plastic or similar material to close the leaking roofs of your properties; and advising children not to play in flash-flood water.
Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.
The Ekurhuleni community can call for assistance by dialing the following emergency numbers:
* Toll free: 10177
* Cellphone: 112
* Life threatening emergency line: 011 458 0911
