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Yellow level 2 weather warning issued for Gauteng
This could result in localised and flash flooding of susceptible roads, low lying bridges, and informal settlements
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Grab those umbrellas and raincoats because Gauteng is set to have a very rainy day.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 2 weather warning for Gauteng today, January 19.
⚠️ ALERT: THE SA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WARNING FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF DISRUPTIVE RAINFALL!!!
📆WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 19/01/2022
📍WHERE: ENTIRE GAUTENG
🔴POTENTIAL THREATS:
•HEAVY RAIN
•LOCALISED FLOODING
•FLASH FLOODS— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) January 18, 2022
This could result in localised and flash flooding of susceptible roads, low lying bridges, and informal settlements as well as possible road closures near low lying
bridges.
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The full list of areas affected by this warning is as follows:
- Gauteng
- North West
- Central and eastern Free State
- Extreme western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
Here are a few tips to ensure your safety while driving in rainy conditions:
- Ensure that your headlights and brake lights are working
- Check that your tyres are in good shape and condition
- Do not speed, and maintain a safe following distance to allow you to brake without struggling, should you be required to stop suddenly
- Buckle up every time, not only when it is raining
- Do not cross low-lying bridges, even if you think you can make it
- Slow down before entering standing water on the road as this may cause your car to slide without warning, and it may be deeper than it looks
- Avoid areas where there are known to be adverse conditions
- Concentrate on the road, not anything else such as electronic devices
- If you are going to an area known to have bad weather conditions, and there is a possibility you may be stuck for extended periods, remember to to take extra blankets and appropriate clothing, and ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.