Flash floods hit Johannesburg, prompting warnings from emergency services. Motorists are advised to stay safe on the roads.
The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services will be on high alert on Wednesday evening as flash floods occurred across the city from the afternoon.
EMS has urged motorists to exercise caution while driving, as heavy downpours resulted in flooded roads and low-lying bridges.CoJ EMS spokesperson appealed to drivers to keep a safe distance from other cars and to avoid crossing flooded roads and bridges.
“In the event of flooding or where residents are at risk, it is advisable to immediately evacuate the area and seek a place of safety,” the JRA said.Keep out of open channels and rivers.Meanwhile, earlier on Wednesday, JRA officials were clearing stormwater drainage at Jan Smuts Avenue and Feeder Road in response to the rains that Johannesburg has been experiencing.
The JRA team is clearing stormwater drainage at Jan Smuts and feeder roads, as part of the High Impact Service Delivery. This work continues across all the Regions of our City as part of response to the rains that we are experiencing in Joburg.
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