Following the heavy rains yesterday, the South African Weather Services have issued warnings to the public to extra cautious.
READ: Flash floods – What you need to know
A flash flood is a rapid flooding of a low-lying area. It may be caused by heavy rain associated with a severe thunderstorm, hurricane or even a tropical storm.
Flash floods are distinguished from regular floods by a timescale of less than six hours. You will not always have a warning that these deadly, sudden floods are coming. So, if you live in areas prone to flash floods, plan accordingly in order to protect your family and property.
Weather watch: Gauteng: Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, flash floods, hail, damaging winds expected in places today from 15:00 – 23:00
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 10, 2016
Here are pictures of a storm brewing taken by a local resident in the South of Johannesburg, Bertie Hill Ditchfield:
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