Flooding warning puts Tshwane, Eskom on high alert
Eskom is on high alert as Gauteng experiences heavy downpours with the possibility of flooding.
Eskom is on high alert as Gauteng experiences heavy downpours with the possibility of flooding.
The power utility said the heavy rains may result in delays in supply restoration.
As a result, the utility has urged residents to take immediate precautions to minimise the risk of network overloading and mitigate the impact of potential power outages.
The utility asked residents to switch off non-essential appliances to minimise overloading.
We are on high alert to respond to any network fault as we experience heavy rains in Gauteng. This may result in delays in supply restoration.
Please switch off non-essential appliances to minimise network overloading.
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 31, 2023
Tshwane emergency services (EMS) spokesperson Deputy Chief Charles Mabaso said the service is monitoring the development of severe thunderstorms following the level 2, yellow warning by the SA weather service (Saws).
Mabaso said the impact of the severe thunderstorms may include the following:
– Localised flooding of susceptible low-lying areas, informal settlements and roads.
– Minor to major vehicle accidents due to poor driving visibility and slippery roads.
– Localised service disruptions due to power failures.
– Localised damage due to large amounts of small hail.
Mabaso said currently there are no reports of flooding and infrastructure damage, but the service was keeping a close eye on the situation.
He warned residents and motorists to be cautious while travelling in known hotspots for flooding around Tshwane.
Region 1
– Soshanguve Block KK informal settlement
Region 2
– Parts of Refentse (Stinkwater)
– Parts of Suurman and Sekampaneng
– Parts of Majaneng
Region 3
Stay clear of the following low-water bridges:
– Es’kia Mphahlele Drive and Van der Hoff Road near the Apies River
– Rebecca Street and N4
– Schutte Street and N4 train bridge
– Schutte Street and Dr WF Nkomo Street
– Roger Dyason Road and Industrial Train Bridge
Region 4
– End and Rabie streets
– Blackwood Street
– Centurion Lake Hotel bridge
– Nellmapius bridge
– Lyttelton Road
– SuperSport Park bridge
Region 5
– Cullinan on R513 road
– Onverwacht settlement
– Refiloe ext. 5, 9 and 10
– Phumzile Park
– Lethabong informal settlement
– Mooiplaats informal settlement
– Piernaarsport informal settlement
– Kameeldrift informal settlement
– R104 Savannah bridge
Region 6
– Rubenstein Drive, Moreleta Dam
– Rossouw Street, The Willows
– Old Bronkhorstspruit Road
– Watermeyer/Pretoria roads
– Silver Lakes Road
– Banana Bridge, Mamelodi
– Stoffel Park, Mamelodi East
⚠️ ALERT: THE SA WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WARNING FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
📆WHEN: TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2023
📈RAIN PROBABILITY: 70%
⏰TIME: ALL DAY
📍AREA: ENTIRE GAUTENG
🔴POTENTIAL THREATS:
•LOCALISED FLOODING
•HAIL, STRONG WINDS AND OR HEAVY RAIN— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) October 30, 2023
The following instructions have been issued by the Saws:
– If possible, stay indoors and away from metal objects.
– Do not seek shelter under trees or tall objects.
– Do not go fishing or play golf as both golf clubs and fishing rods are good conductors of electricity.
– Avoid low-lying roads and bridges.
– Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds, heavy rain and/or excessive lighting can accompany storms.
Mabaso called on residents to be vigilant and immediately report any fire or rescue emergency on 107 toll-free or 012 358 6300/6400. For ambulance services, call 112 toll-free.
“Residents are also encouraged to monitor warnings and alerts issued by Saws and other government agencies, and to immediately follow recommended safety tips,” Mabaso said.
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