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Floods and power outages have been reported in several municipalities, with some residents still recovering from the trail of destruction.
River and End streets in Centurion were blocked with sand after heavy rains in the area on November 20, 2020. Image: @ CityTshwane / Twitter
JOHANNESBURG – Overnight torrential rains have fallen in Gauteng, damaging vehicles and roads in some of the worst affected areas.
Floods and power outages have been reported in several municipalities, with some residents still recovering from the trail of destruction.
This comes as the weather service issued a warning for widespread showers and thunderstorms on Friday.
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
Tree fell on Nelson Mandela Rd, heading north, next to BMW. Be careful. pic.twitter.com/9Ga5KzCgPv
City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) November 20, 2020
Service Updates: Most of our latest buses are delayed due to heavy rain @CityTshwane. We move slowly but surely towards destinations. Your family members will be delivered to their destination safely @Selbybok pic.twitter.com/8KguwRcooL
Tshwane Bus Service (@ Tshwanebus2) November 20, 2020
Rainwater flowed through major commuter routes, rendering many roads inaccessible, damaging structures and flooding homes.
Yesterday, bystanders in Vaal watched in horror as the roof of a gas station collapsed during a severe storm in Sharpville, collapsing on several vehicles, including a bus.
Meanwhile, various parts of Tshwane were also badly affected by the heavy downpours, leaving emergency services with their hands full.
Tshwane Emergency Services spokesman Charles Mabaso said firefighters had to cut and remove several trees that were uprooted by the storm, while four motorists had to be rescued from the rising water after abandoning their cars that they were submerged in water.
Families were forced to leave their homes after at least six houses were flooded in and around Hammanskraal.
“Several low-water bridges were flooded, causing heavy traffic congestion. There were also several cars parked in the water around Irene, the city center and as far as Doornpoort. Several houses were also flooded in Hammanskraal, where the services of emergency had to activate the regional operation “.
While no deaths have been reported, Mabaso said several areas in Mamelodi and Centurion remained flooded or blocked to traffic and emergency services were working to clean up the area.
Disaster management officials remain on high alert with the rains forecast for the next few days in Gauteng, with a specific focus on low-lying areas.
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