Flash flooding
Easter rains expose Johannesburg's rapid sinking into decay
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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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70,000 families displaced in Paraguay flooding
The city's water service infrastructure was clogged with garbage which was exacerbating the floods, Perez added.
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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.
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KZN residents start rebuilding after deadly floods
The death toll is now at 51 and five other people remain unaccounted for.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
