Due to heavy rains, motorists are advised to take precautionary measures, especially when driving over low lying bridges where rivers could burst their banks and flood the road.

Pedestrians are advised to be cautious when crossing streams.

Tips to keep safe:

• Keep a safe driving distance.
• Drive with your head-lights on.
• Avoid speeding in the rain.
• If possible, park your vehicle under shelter and avoid driving in heavy rain.
• The best way to avoid being caught inside your car is to avoid water on the road all together.
• Don’t drive into a flooded bridge or road, if possible, try a different route.
• For your own safety don’t stay in a car that may get flooded.

⚠️ALERT: Heavy rain & possible flooding in parts of Gauteng with more huge storms rolling in from the south.

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) February 8, 2020

Communities affected by flooding or any life-threatening emergencies are advised to call the Emergency Call Centre.

🌊FLOOD-PRONE AREAS:

Alexandra
Bedfordview
Benoni
Centurion
Edenvale
Fourways
Joburg central
Kempton Park
Soweto
N3, M1 & R23 highways
All areas around Jukskei, Hennops & Apies
Low-lying bridges

— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) February 8, 2020

Botanical Gardens. Roodepoort. #flooding#jhbweather pic.twitter.com/57TBkpST8l

— Bhele 🐐🇿🇦 (@Nhl_Mbh) February 8, 2020

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