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.
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.
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