The Tshwane metro has called on residents to remain vigilant and report any storm-related damage as severe weather continues to batter several parts of Pretoria.

Days of thunderstorms, hail, high winds and persistent rainfall have left widespread destruction across multiple regions.

Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, said the safety of residents remains the metro’s highest priority as teams work around the clock to respond.

“We are dealing with severe and unpredictable weather, but our teams are fully activated and responding swiftly.

I urge residents to report all incidents so that help can be dispatched without delay,” Moya said.

According to Moya, the metro has activated a co-ordinated emergency response, deploying the Emergency Services Department, the Regional Operations Coordination (ROC) unit and the Water and Sanitation Department to address urgent incidents.

Severe weather was first reported on Sunday night, with suburbs in the north of Pretoria among the hardest hit.

She added that heavy hail and debris were reported in Montana, Wonderboom, Doornpoort and Sinoville, prompting immediate intervention from municipal crews.

“The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), Emergency Services and ROC teams worked through the night to clear large hail from major routes, while TMPD officers managed traffic disruptions during peak commuter hours.”

According to Moya, a situational report confirmed that more than 100 incidents required direct intervention.

She said many incidents involved fallen trees that damaged properties or obstructed roads in the CBD, west, north, and east of Pretoria.

“The Energy and Electricity Department continues to respond to power outages caused by lightning strikes, uprooted poles and storm debris,” said Moya.

Moya stated that minor flooding was recorded in Ga-Rankuwa and Atteridgeville, where several homes were affected.

She said in Bronkhorstspruit, strong winds blew the roof off a house and caused the collapse of a mud dwelling.

According to Moya, the metro has deployed fire and rescue teams to pump out water and remove fallen trees, Water and Sanitation and Roads and Storm Water teams to clear hail and debris, and relief teams distributing sheets and salvage blankets to affected families.

Residents are urged to remain alert, as severe weather is expected throughout the week. For emergencies, the metro advises calling the toll-free number 107.

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