More rain is expected throughout the week for Pretoria, SA Weather Service said on Monday.
Forecaster Bransby Bulo said that temperatures were expected to dip to the low to mid-20s for the rest of the week.
“We expect a 60% chance of rain today, with temperatures reaching a high 22. For tomorrow, there’s a 30% chance of rain with a maximum of 23.
Bulo said thunderstorms were predicted on Thursday and Friday.
“For both days, we are seeing a 60% chance of rain with temperatures reaching 25,” he said.
Here’s how much rain was recorded in various parts of Pretoria in the past 24 hours according to the SA Weather Service:
– Bronkhorstspruit 29mm
– University of Pretoria 14mm
-Unisa main campus 14mm
– Irene 14mm
Tshwane emergency services spokesperson Charles Mabaso urged motorists to drive with caution.
“We are fortunate that up to so far, no accidents have been reported in the city and no incidents of flash flooding have also not been reported,” he said.
“We are monitoring various areas that are known to be prone to flash flooding as well as our low-water bridges.”
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