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Heavy rains regularly flood the lower-lying areas of Kliptown in the south of Johannesburg (Photographs by Dennis Webster).

Flash flooding

Easter rains expose Johannesburg's rapid sinking into decay

By Dennis Webster

In impoverished neighbourhoods to the south of Johannesburg, the devastation of heavy rains is all too familiar. So is the reality that not much ever gets done...

  • FILE: The railway bridge along Joe Slovo Drive & Siemert Street in Johannesburg is flooded after heavy rain. Picture: @JoburgMPD/Twitter

    Cold and wet weekend in store for Gauteng residents with flash flood warnings

    The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy downpours leading to localised flooding.

    43 days ago
  • Community members say the flood swept their belongings away after rain flooded their homes at an informal settlement in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu: EWN.

    Flood risk warning sounded for Gauteng residents following heavy overnight rains

    Gauteng residents have been urged to be extra vigilant following heavy overnight rains and flash floods in some parts of the province.

    91 days ago
  • Tshwane metro police are trying to keep curious locals from standing on the bridge over the flooded Pienaarsrivier. Picture: Eyewitness News

    Gauteng residents affected by flooding are warned to brace for more rain

    Emergency services officials have warned residents in areas affected by flooding in Gauteng to be cautious as more rain was expected.

    105 days ago
  • The Eastern Cape government, together with Gift of the Givers, are assisting with temporary housing and funeral arrangements for victims of the Eastern Cape floods. Picture: Gift of the Givers.

    Officials assessing damage from Eastern Cape floods amid emergency operations

    The Eastern Cape's Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department is assisting with temporary housing and funeral arrangements.

    131 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    Seven people killed in flash flooding in the Eastern Cape

    Premier Oscar Mabuyane has been leading clean-up operations in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality since Saturday night.

    133 days ago
  • Screengrab: @ArriveAlive/Twitter

    Rescue teams ask public for help after flooding in the Garden Route

    Businesses and members of the public are being called upon to support flood victims in the Garden Route.

    175 days ago
  • FILE: The South African Weather Service on 21 November 2020 warned of more possible storms and flooding across several parts of the country for the rest of this weekend. Provinces, including Gauteng and the Free State, are already battling extensive damage to roads and infrastructure due to the sustained downpours. Picture: @CityTshwane/Twitter

    Ekurhuleni emergency services on high alert for more flooding, 15 people rescued

    Ekurhuleni emergency services are on high alert for more possible flooding after rescuing 15 people from a taxi trapped under water due to the heavy rain.

    177 days ago
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    Wet weekend in store for Gauteng residents

    Teams are on high alert following severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, rainfall and some strong winds.

    232 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News.

    Joburg residents urged to avoid low-lying areas amid prolonged rain

    The rains which began yesterday afternoon caused delays on the roads and stoked fears of prolonged disruption.

    813 days ago
  • The weather service issued a warning for heavy downpours and "localised flooding" in parts of Gauteng, Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 8 February 2020. Picture: Twitter/SA Weather Service

    Weather service warns of increased risk of flooding, forecasts more rain

    Residents in areas including Orlando and Kliptown, in Soweto, and Alexandra are feared to have been left destitute as their homes have also been flooded.

    834 days ago
  • Traffic officers have blocked off a stretch the M1 double-decker freeway due to extreme flooding. Picture: Twitter/JMPD

    Heavy rains lead to flooding on the M1

    Motorists are being turned away from the M1 double-decker carriage where some vehicles are trapped due to flooding.

    834 days ago
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    Cars, buildings flooded in Upington rains

    Residents have shared footage on social media of cars and buildings that have submerged in water.

    898 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    70,000 families displaced in Paraguay flooding

    The city's water service infrastructure was clogged with garbage which was exacerbating the floods, Perez added.

    1091 days ago
  • Flooding over the Easter weekend at Port Saint Johns in the Eastern Cape. Picture: @BantuHolomisa/Twitter

    SA floods: Air force called in to help with rescue operations in Port St Johns

    The Alfred Nzo District Municipality on Wednesday urged residents in low-lying areas to monitor water levels and to move to higher ground if necessary.

    1123 days ago
  • A house in Amanzimtoti, Durban, suffered structural damage after a collapse due to heavy rain on 23 April 2019. Picture: @ER24EMS/Twitter

    KZN residents start rebuilding after deadly floods

    The death toll is now at 51 and five other people remain unaccounted for.

    1124 days ago
  • FILE: A man tries to salvage some of his furniture at an informal settlement of BottleBrush, south of Durban, after torrential rains and flash floods destroyed his home on 23 April 2019. Picture: AFP

    Gift of the Givers to distribute food parcels in flood-hit Durban

    The heavy rains, which caused massive landslides, also left hundreds of people displaced while 10 others are still missing.

    1124 days ago
  • Iran moved on Saturday to evacuate more towns and villages threatened by floods. Picture: Twitter.

    Iran flood death toll rises to 76

    Officials have again issued flood warnings for the east of Iran with heavy rains that began on Saturday forecasted to continue.

    1134 days ago
  • This handout photo from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) taken on 3 February 2019 and received on 4 February 2019 shows flooding in Townsville. Picture: AFP

    'Once-in-a-century' floods hit northeast Australia

    Australia's tropical north experiences heavy rains during the monsoon season at this time of the year, but the recent downpour has surged far above normal levels.

    1203 days ago
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