Flooding reported in Pretoria due to heavy rain
Several roads in Pretoria and Centurion have been closed due to flooding and are being monitored by the Tshwane emergency services.
Roads have been closed in Centurion and in some parts of Pretoria due to flooding.
“The low water bridge at End and Rabie streets have been closed following heavy rain since Sunday afternoon,” said Tshwane emergency spokesperson Charles Mabaso.
He said Lenchen Road at the Centurion lake was also closed.
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According to reports, Lyttelton Road in Clubview was also closed due to flooding.
Mabaso also mentioned that the Capital Park low water bridge has also been closed on Monday morning and will be monitored through the course of the day.
He said no serious incidents have been reported yet.
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Motorists were advised to avoid the area.
Tshwane emergency services urged motorists to avoid high flooding areas during heavy rainfall.
“Road users should not attempt to cross low water bridges and any other stream where the water has swelled above normal,” warned Mabaso.
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