[TAKE NOTE] Polokwane placed on ‘severe thunder storm watch’
The South African Weather Service has placed parts of the province under a severe thunderstorm watch for Thursday, 14 November.
POLOKWANE – Thunderstorms are expected over the central parts of Limpopo with heavy rainfall which may lead to flooding. The watch is between 11:00 and 20:00.
Here are some safety tips for travelling residents to keep in mind should they be caught in a flash flood:
• The best way to avoid being caught inside your car is to avoid water on the road.
• Never drive through a flooded road or bridge. Use an alternative route.
• Stay on high ground.
• Listen to the radio for weather information, to plan your route in advance.
• Don’t walk into moving water unless it is extremely shallow. Just 16 cm of moving water can knock you off your feet.
• If your vehicle is surrounded by shallow water and you are caught in a traffic jam because of deeper conditions ahead, abandon the vehicle and move immediately to higher ground. Do not stay in a car – it might get flooded.
• When it rains heavily, turn on your headlights and hazard-lights so that your car is visible at all times.
• Contact your insurance broker as soon as possible if your vehicle is flooded or swept away.
• Contact the South African Police Service and Ambulance Services if they are not present at the flood scene. Alternatively, contact Netcare 911.
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