Gauteng battered by storms, flooding and hail
Cars have been swept away and roads have been blocked by hail as extreme weather lashes the province.
Gauteng has been hammered by extreme weather conditions, with storms causing flooding, hail and strong winds across the province.
Emergency services are on high alert this Sunday, after downpours saw flooding that swept away vehicles and damaged roads in parts of Tshwane.
đ´ALERT: Torrential downpours & FLOODING continues in Gauteng early Sunday
WHAT WE KNOW:
đ§ROAD FLOODING in PTA, JHB & southern GP
đCars swept away
đNo injuries reported
đReports of some property damage in northern parts of Tshwane
âStorms persist in AM
đĽBreaks of âď¸ late— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 14, 2018
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms across the province and has warned citizens to be cautious.
Please be advised of the following WATCH for severe thunderstorms with possible heavy downpours, hail and strong winds valid today 13 October 2018. Please take care and be safe. @ReenvalSA @huisgenoot @storm_sa @StormReportSA1 @landbou @GrainSA @AgriSAOfficial pic.twitter.com/UNaARDYX96
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 13, 2018
Several Twitter accounts have posted footage and pictures of yesterday and last nightâs downpour and some of the chaos theyâve caused. First Help Group, the towing and emergency assist company in Centurion has posted some of the results of the hail storms and flooding thatâs taken place.
Remember cars are not boats avoid low water bridges @tWeatherSA pic.twitter.com/nqpQ6rkeGq
— Firstroad emergency (@Firstroad_com) October 13, 2018
Laudium Pretoria HAIL storm @TrafficSA @_ArriveAlive @tWeatherSA pic.twitter.com/LkDP2FbxRJ
— Firstroad emergency (@Firstroad_com) October 13, 2018
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