Warning – severe thunderstorms predicted for this afternoon
Beware of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain which may cause flash floods – says South Africa Weather Service.
Many of Gauteng residents woke up to a wet Thursday morning, complete with the rumbling of thunder in the distance.
The South African Weather Service has predicted a wet couple of days with a 60 per cent chance of rain for Gauteng, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal from today until Saturday.
In addition to this the weather service has urged residents to be on full alert as it warns of:
- Severe Thunderstorms:
- Flooding:
Motorists are reminded to take the necessary precautions when travelling.
They are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distances and headlights should be kept on at all times to increase visibility.
Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.
Reminder – The community can call the following emergency numbers for assistance:
- 10177 (toll free line)
- 112 (cellphone)
- 011 458-0911 (Life Threatening Emergency Line)
- 086 054 3000 (Services Emergency Line)
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