Level Two warning issued as disruptive rainfall expected to continue
Multiple weather services have forecasted disruptive rain to persist throughout the weekend.
Pretoria residents can expect the rain to persist throughout the weekend with multiple weather services issuing warnings of disruptive rainfall.
According to a forecast from Vox Weather, Pretoria is still expected to receive 50mms of rain this weekend with more widespread showers and thundershowers.
The Gauteng Weather Service has issued a Level Two Yellow Warning for Gauteng indicating disruptive rainfall with potential damage to roads and infrastructure.
However, the forecast suggests that the extreme stormy conditions in Gauteng will be clearing up by Sunday.
The metro provided some tips for motorists to keep in mind when driving in severe rain, especially when flooding may occur:
– Avoid low-lying bridges when it is raining, they are flood-prone.
– If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, be sure to exit through the window of the car and get to higher ground as soon as possible.
– Always try to remain calm and do not panic when your car is submerged in water. Vehicles are replaceable.
– Calmly unbuckle your seatbelt and roll down your window to get out of the car.
– If your windows won’t open, let your car fill with water. You will then be able to open the doors.
– When outside the car, swim to the surface and get to dry ground before calling for help.
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