Warning – severe thunderstorms and flooding predicted for today
Beware of flash floods, heavy rain - says South Africa Weather Service.
The South African Weather Service said parts of the country can expect above normal rainfall for the rest of the week.
A 60 per cent chance of rain has been predicted for Gauteng, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal until Saturday.
This comes after heavy rains and flash floods wreaked havoc in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday.
This morning the service has released the following warnings for Gauteng:
- Severe Thunderstorms:
- Â Flooding:
- High discomfort values:
Residents are urged to take the necessary precautions when travelling and are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distances when driving.
Headlights should also be kept on at all times to increase visibility.
Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.
The community can call the following emergency numbers for assistance:
- Â Â Â 10177 (toll free line)
- Â Â Â 112 (cellphone)
- Â Â 011 458-0911 (Life Threatening Emergency Line)
- Â Â Â 086 054 3000 (Services Emergency Line)
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