The South African Weather Service has issued a warning to be alert for possible flooding.
This statement follows a cold front which moved over the country on the morning of 4 October, resulting in windy, rainy and cold conditions.
Severe thunderstorms with a risk of heavy downpours and strong gusty winds are also expected for this weekend.
Possible effects of heavy weather are as follows:
- Wet and slippery roads
- Occasional poor visibility
- Strong gusty winds would make for dangerous driving conditions
- Heavy downpours resulting in flash floods.
Precautions to take during flooding are as follows:
- If walking outdoors, avoid crossing rivers and streams where water is above your ankles
- Do not walk in 15cm of fast-moving flood water as this could knock you over
- Never try to walk, swim or drive through fast-moving flood water. Stop, turn around and go another way
- Listen to the weather warnings on radio or television.
- Never drive into water covering the road. You do not know how deep it is or if the road has been washed away.
- If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.
- Be cautious at night when it is harder to recognise flood danger.
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