PICS & VIDS: How Monday’s storm ravaged parts of Polokwane
The storm hit parts of the city while missing other areas in the region completely.
A massive storm on Monday afternoon caused damage to parts of Polokwane, with parts of the CBD being the worst affected, reports Polokwane Review.
The storm brought heavy rain, hail, lightning, and thunder.
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Strong winds also caused many trees to fall over across the city, prompting the municipality to dispatch teams to remove them.
The following photos were sent in by Polokwane Review readers:
Jorrissen Street between Hoog and Oost. Photo: Carey Viljoen
Photo: Alta Van Wyk
Photo: Alta Van Wyk
Photo: Pieter Brittion
Photo: Alta Van Wyk
Photo: Kotsina Moloto
The Civil Airport. Photo: Mari Venter
Flora Park. Photo: Sarel Nel
Voortrekker Street. Photo: Riaan Roux
Onder Street. Photo: Mpheto Mosina
Oost Street. Photo: Beverly Groenewald
Despite damaged caused, some residents say they never received a drop of rain.
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