Although no serious incidents have been reported yet, water rescue units are at the ready.
JOHANNESBURG - While heavy rains sweep through parts of the country, emergency service teams in Gauteng say they are on high alert for any flooding.
Rainfall forecast for today 8 May 2023 Isolated to widespread showers are expected over the eastern half of the country. pic.twitter.com/msbLRZpbWH ' SA Weather Service May 8, 2023 The City of Johannesburg and Tshwane said while there was no major flooding, their swift water rescue units have all their resources ready.Read: KZN flooding risk: Authorities on high alert amid heavy downpours“In Rabie and Elm Street in Centurion was flooded around 6 o’clock this morning, and the Tshwane metro police was activated to effect road closures.”
Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Malaudzi said it would still be monitoring all seven regions across the metro. “Due to the severe thunderstorms, we have been receiving since [Sunday] night, we are encouraging our motorists to continue to exercise caution, to extend a safe following distance, and try and avoid crossing areas that might be flooded.”
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