Motorists urged to be cautious as rain is expected this week

Joburg emergency services remain on high alert as more rain is expected this week.

Heavy downpour hit parts of Gauteng on Sunday with flash flood reported in some low-lying areas but not serious incidents were reported.

The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) urged motorists exercise caution while driving, avoid crossing flooded roads and low-lying bridges.

EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said on Sunday afternoon: “We remain on high alert, monitoring all seven regions of the city for any emergencies which might occur. At the moment we have not received any reports that were caused by the rains.”

Wet road conditions increase the risk of accidents and flash floods can be unpredictable, posing a danger to vehicles attempting to navigate through them.

Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal human settlements department spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said they experienced windy conditions on Sunday. The province has experienced the worst of recent heavy rains, which have resulted in loss of life and severe damage to property and infrastructure. 

“However, the traffic management experts are monitoring conditions and flood risks,” said Sibiya. 

According to senior forecaster Tokelo Chiloane, Gauteng and KZN will not experience severe flooding.

“Both Gauteng and KZN provinces will experience slight rain until Wednesday with just 60% rain prediction. These include showers and thunders and we have not issued a level alert for these provinces,” Chiloane explained. 

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