More rain and thunderstorms are expected in Pretoria on Monday.

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued a level 2 weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Pretoria on Monday.

The warning is in place until midnight on Monday.

It furthermore warned that localised flooding of susceptible roads and low-lying areas is possible due to heavy downpours.

“Localised flooding of informal settlements. Minor vehicle accidents due to poor driving visibility.”

The SAWS advised the public to avoid crossing flooded roads and swollen streams.

“Where rising water levels are observed, move to high grounds. When outdoors during lightning activity, immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water; never shelter under an isolated tree, and stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, etc.).”

VoxWeather forecaster Michelle du Plessis said more rain is expected this week.

“Today and tomorrow, there may still be rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures around 20°C. Wednesday will be partly cloudy, and there’s a chance of a few thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday will be warmer, with temperatures climbing to the mid-to-high 20s; a bit cooler on Thursday, and then warming up again on Friday.”

Santam advises that South Africans should adhere to the following safety tips in these weather conditions:

Road use tips:

• Use a GPS or App-related maps to find viable routes to use when travelling in the affected areas.
• Drive slowly – slower driving minimises damages linked to storms and combats slippery roads.
• If affected, locate a safe, covered area immediately or pull over under an overpass, provided it is safe.
• Undercover parking at malls and petrol stations is an excellent temporary solution to protecting your car during a severe downpour.
• Stay inside the vehicle. Large hail stones pose a genuine personal injury threat.
• Keep fleecy blankets in your boot so you can cover your car to minimise the impact of hail.
• If you don’t have blankets, grab the floor mats and put them on the roof and hood to at least cover some of the car to help minimise the costs of dent repair, dent removal and other hail damage repair.
• Take careful note of the extent of the damage to your car, and look for damage to all glass items, including side mirrors, taillights, and headlights.
• Taking pictures may be useful when it comes to claim time.
• If you are affected by a storm, immediately report the incident to your insurer.

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