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By Ntsako Mthethwa

Journalist


Gauteng residents warned over floods

Residents have been to avoid all streams and low-lying areas when flooded, and were warned not to attempt hazardous crossings.


Some parts of Pretoria were flooded on Friday as heavy rains lashed the city for a second day‚ knocking over trees and causing huge traffic delays.

The Gauteng Weather Service warned motorists of extensive flooding in Centurion after the Hennops and Appies rivers broke their banks due to the heavy rain.

Motorists have also been cautioned to avoid the R55 leading to Valhalla after a car drove into a sinkhole.

Residents have been to avoid all streams and low-lying areas when flooded and were warned not to attempt hazardous crossings.

– African News Agency (ANA)

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