How much rain did Pretoria record?

With the havoc wrecked in Pretoria on Friday the much needed rain saw some areas getting more rain than others.

Even though more rain is expected in the region, forecasters said the worst was over.

The heavy fall caused flooding in some areas leaving homes, bridges and a shopping complex damaged.

Here is how much rain was recorded in various parts of Pretoria according to the South African Weather service:

– Unisa 95 mm

– Irene 30 mm

– University of Pretoria 62 mm

– Mountain View 114 mm

– Bronkhorstspruit 18 mm

Rekord readers in various parts of Pretoria shared how much rainfall they received in their areas.

East:

– Garsfontein 70 mm

– Faerie Glen 72 mm

– Wingatepark 56 mm

– Moreleta Park 40 mm

– Willow Park manor 20 mm

– Brooklyn 85

– Menlo Park 80 mm

– La Montagne 69 mm

– Rayton 28 mm

Centurion:

– Lyttelton 59 mm

– Lyttelton Manor 75 mm

– Centurion 40 mm

– Valhaal 75 mm

– Rietvalleirand 30 mm

Moot and West:

– Capital Park 112 mm

– Daspoort 70 mm

– Rietondale 90 mm

– Waverley 75 mm

– Roseville 95 mm

– Eloffsdal 100 mm

– Gezina 101 mm

North:

– Doornpoort 70 mm

– Annlin 68 mm

– Wonderboom 116 mm

– Montana 108 mm

– Ninapark 85 mm

– Magalieskruin 101mm

– Theresapark 80mm

– Pretoria North 83 mm

– Roodeplaat 56 mm

Forecaster Kholofelo Mahlangu said 60% of rain was still expected in Pretoria for Saturday.

“It should be raining in some parts of Tshwane, the northern parts especially,” she said.

“And more rain will come in parts in the afternoon.”

Mahlangu said Saturday’s rain did not seem to be as destructive as Friday’s and was likely to come in light showers.

On Sunday there was also a 60% chance of rain in Pretoria throughout the morning and afternoon and it should clear out throughout the evening.

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