JRA warns motorists against trying to drive in flooded areas
With summer in Joburg comes the rain, and JRA has proactively warned motorists to drive with care during storms.
With Joburg now in the middle of its rainy season, a number of heavy storms have resulted in dangerous flooding conditions across the city. With this, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has provided hotspots for areas susceptible to flooding.
The Malatji informal settlement in Lanseria is among the areas listed, with a number of Randburg’s neighbouring suburbs, including Sunninghill and Lonehill also named.
A full list of the hotspot areas around the city is below:
JRA urges the public to:
- Drive cautiously and avoid flooded areas.
- Report any road damage or blockages immediately.
- Stay informed about weather warnings and advisories.
- Regional standby teams are constantly monitoring and responding to any flooding emergencies, and the public is encouraged to contact the depot closest to them:
JRA Emergency contact numbers
- Region A
Areas: Midrand, Ivory Park, Diepsloot and Fourways
Contact: 0832209956
- Region B
Areas: Rosebank, Northcliff, Newlands, Melville and Emmarentia
Contact: 0825614932
- Region E
Areas: Sandton, Alexandra, Houghton and Wynburg
Contact: 0825614678
Stay in touch with JRA via 0860 562 874/ hotline@jra.org.za /X @MyJra /Facebook: Johannesburg Roads Agency.
JRA works closely with emergency services and other city entities, including Public Safety, Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Disaster Management, Johannesburg Water, Joburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), and Environmental Infrastructure Services Department (EISD).
