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[VIDEOS AND PHOTOS] The aftermath of today’s storm in Polokwane

The storm, which hit this afternoon, caused trees to fall over and streets to flood

POLOKWANE – An unexpected storm, which wasn’t forecast, hit parts of the city this afternoon, bringing with it heavy rain, strong wind as well as lightning and thunder.

You might also want to read: [WATCH] Residents tube down street in Flora Park after storm

Along with the storm came flooding which ravaged part of Flora Park and other areas in the city. As a result, Savannah Mall was flooded yet again and cars were damaged as their parking lot flooded too.

Read more: [WATCH] Storm causes flooding at Savannah Mall yet again

Review asked readers to send their photos and videos of the storm and its aftermath which can be viewed below:

https://www.facebook.com/franco.j.breotti/videos/10158252296189498/

https://www.facebook.com/franco.j.breotti/videos/10158252333044498/

https://www.facebook.com/franco.j.breotti/videos/10158252306414498/

https://www.facebook.com/franco.j.breotti/videos/10158252312104498/

https://www.facebook.com/marjoh.veldman/videos/550340002108366/

Photo: Mariah Mabotja
Photo: Norman Henry Brown
Photo: Elrich Schoon
Photo: Lindy Wilson

https://www.facebook.com/lynette.mulder.12/videos/10158475572526164/

https://www.facebook.com/philip.lusinda/videos/1964783853634107/

Photo: Annette Rossier
Photo: Rinus Wolmerans

https://www.facebook.com/juan.potgieter.501/videos/1080201422164373/

Many residents have pointed out that the city’s drainage systems have led to the floods and are not capable of draining rain water.

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