[TAKE NOTE] Flooding expected over most parts of Limpopo
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning due to large amounts of rain which can lead to localised flooding
LIMPOPO – The South African Weather Service has issued warnings as flooding is expected in most parts of Limpopo.
The warning was issued from 13:00 yesterday, 9 December for the Vhembe and northern parts of Mopani District and extended to the Limpopo Valley and western bushveld for today until 21:00.
Tussen #Mussina en #Alldays in #Limpopo na swaar #reën 📽️ Zené Linda Serfontein @SAWeatherServic @sawx_sa_weather @eNCA @eNCAWeather @venter_annette @debeer_anika @JoelGuy_ @agri_limpopo @landbou @TheSAnews @Netwerk24 @maroelamedia @SABCNewsOnline @SABC_2 @ pic.twitter.com/YNJbuDVrcP
— ReenvalSA (@ReenvalSA) December 9, 2019
Some of the affected areas include Mutale, Marble Hall, Thabazimbi, Mookgophong, Musina, Alldays, Thohoyandou, Giyani, Bela-Bela, Groblersdal, Lephalale, Modimolle, Vaalwater, Makhado, Mooketsi and Mokopane.
Mopani District is covered with rains and heavy mist along R71 Magoebaskloof, R528 Georgesvalley and R81 Sekgopo- Munik, and therefore motorists travelling on those roads must be cautious and drive at reasonable speed. pic.twitter.com/CpvW75DLzi
— Limpopo Department of Transport & Community Safety (@TransportLimCom) December 10, 2019
Here are some safety tips for travelling residents to keep in mind should they be caught in a flash flood:
• The best way to avoid being caught inside your car is to avoid water on the road.
• Never drive through a flooded road or bridge. Use an alternative route.
• Stay on high ground.
• Listen to the radio for weather information, to plan your route in advance.
• Don’t walk into moving water unless it is extremely shallow. Just 16 cm of moving water can knock you off your feet.
• If your vehicle is surrounded by shallow water and you are caught in a traffic jam because of deeper conditions ahead, abandon the vehicle and move immediately to higher ground. Do not stay in a car – it might get flooded.
• When it rains heavily, turn on your headlights and hazard-lights so that your car is visible at all times.
• Contact your insurance broker as soon as possible if your vehicle is flooded or swept away.
• Contact the South African Police Service and Ambulance Services if they are not present at the flood scene.
