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Floods due to heavy rains in the past two days have caused damage to infrastructure, homes, roads and cars.
Although no deaths or injuries were reported, there were major traffic jams, flooded roads and bridges, towed vehicles, uprooted trees and flooded houses.
Pretoria weather rn @tWeatherSA pic.twitter.com/9bvRiVW9HT
– Ms. Kill Monger♈ ????????????????? (@MrsKillMonger) November 20, 2020
The South African Meteorological Service (SAWS) had issued a thunderstorm warning in Gauteng on Friday afternoon.
SAWS confirmed that scattered rains would occur in the southern regions of Gauteng, namely Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark and their surroundings.
This was taken at Vanderbijlpark CBD. Unfortunately, people ALWAYS underestimate the power of water. pic.twitter.com/9MR5a8shXv
– Storm Report SA (@ StormReportSA1) November 20, 2020
Trees had to be cut and removed in Arcadia, Lyttelton Manor, Villeria and Sunnyside, as well as in Centurion.
River and End streets in Centurion are still closed. Blocked by sand due to flooding. pic.twitter.com/Kg2NPaFyEQ
– City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) November 21, 2020
Low bridges suffered localized flooding, and firefighters worked hard to clear debris in Capital.
@TrafficSA If driving from Pretoria CBD to West Pretoria, avoid using Eskia Mphahlele, there is flooding on the exit ramp to Van Der Hoff Rd. pic.twitter.com/FodsPcXbqQ
– I need a job in the logistics field ✎﹏ (@IMRamushu) November 20, 2020
At least four cars were stuck in the water, and the occupants managed to get to safety.
A house in Anlin was reportedly flooded with knee-high water when authorities arrived. Part of the roof also collapsed.
⚠️ALERT: FLOODS IN ANNLIN and other parts of PRETORIA | ???? Supplied pic.twitter.com/qJw0AiqkSm
– Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 20, 2020
Five houses were flooded in Hammanskraal, prompting emergency services to activate roads and stormwater equipment.
Parts of Mamelodi were also flooded, causing traffic congestion. And the water rose dangerously fast around the Centurion lake and hotel.
Again, let me send you this warning. If you are or plan to be at Centurion Lake Hotel this weekend I would advise you to evacuate to a safe place and no, Centurion Shisanyama is not safe ⛔️ ⚠️❗️
– Nomzamo …… Retired Official Mouthpiece (@tryzamo) November 20, 2020
Drivers are urged to avoid crossing low bridges during rainy weather and, if possible, to avoid driving in heavy rain. If this is not possible, find a safe place to park and wait for the rain to subside.
Residents in Rooiwal, Hammanskraal, and Moretele Municipality are urged to remain vigilant, as water levels continue to rise significantly.
Hail and severe weather were also observed at Vereeniging.
The roof of a Global gas station collapsed due to a severe storm that hit Sharpeville on Friday afternoon.
???? BREAKING: Vereeniging’s global gas station has collapsed due to a severe storm with damaging winds | ???? Supplied pic.twitter.com/XhnK5oBBIM
– Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 20, 2020
Global Garage in Sharpville, Vereeniging collapsed due to heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/avqLgbjJLc
– Storm Report SA (@ StormReportSA1) November 20, 2020
???? BREAKING: MIDVAAL PRIVATE HOSPITAL in Three Rivers FLOODED | ???? Supplied pic.twitter.com/k4QUZtMHTc
– Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 20, 2020
Emergency services and disaster management teams are still on high alert, and rainy weather is expected to continue through the weekend and Monday.
Gauteng Tomorrow’s Weather Summary: 11.22.2020 pic.twitter.com/dWDMdN5aPb
– Meteorological Service of SA (@SAWeatherServic) November 21, 2020
Compiled by Nica Richards
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