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

Flash floods

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...

  • 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.

    190 days ago
  • On Shazini Farm, farmers lost a bridge that connected their properties due to flooding. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN.

    Flood damage to KZN farms estimated to cost billions of rands

    Farmers in some parts of the province are reeling at the loss of infrastructure, crops and livestock due to severe rains.

    214 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.

    217 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.

    218 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: 123rf.com

    Good Samaritan builds new house for NW man whose home was destroyed by floods

    Frans Kgwadi's home was among the more than 100 houses affected by the heavy rains in the province last month.

    223 days ago
  • FILE: There were also power cuts and a water outage in parts of George in the aftermath of the storm. Picture: George Municipality/Facebook

    George Municipality identifies further damage caused by Nov flash floods

    Heavy rains wreaked havoc with roads having been flooded and several clinics and schools had to be temporarily shut.

    229 days ago
  • A resident walks in floodwater in the Futungo District in Luanda, Angola, on April 20, 2021, after the heavy rains on April 19, 2021. Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed 14 people and displaced around 8,000 others in the Angolan capital Luanda on April 19, 2021 the national news agency has reported. Picture: Osvaldo Silva / AFP

    Angola flood death toll rises to 24

    The hours-long storm pounded the coastal city on Monday, triggering flash floods that brought down buildings and swept away trees and cars.

    480 days ago
  • A resident walks in floodwater in the Futungo District in Luanda, Angola, on April 20, 2021, after the heavy rains on April 19, 2021. Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed 14 people and displaced around 8,000 others in the Angolan capital Luanda on April 19, 2021 the national news agency has reported. Picture: Osvaldo Silva / AFP

    Flash floods kill 14, displace 8,000 in Angolan capital

    Citing the spokesman for the national civil protection agency Faustino Mingues, news agency Angpop said most of the victims were either crushed by debris or electrocuted.

    482 days ago
  • This handout photo taken on 4 April 2021 and released by the Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) shows the aftermath of a flash flood in the village of Lamanele on East Flores, where at least 23 people were killed and two missing after early morning flash floods. Picture: AFP.

    Indonesia flash floods kill 44, toll expected to rise: authorities

    "There are 44 people dead with nine injured" in East Flores regency, and "many (...) are still under the mud", National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Raditya Jati told AFP.

    498 days ago
  • Flash floods due to heavy rains in the North West province have delayed the return of teachers to schools in the first week of February 2021. Picture: Twitter/@NWPGCommSafety

    North West flash floods delay return to school for some teachers

    The provincial education department said some schools especially in the greater Taung area were inaccessible due to heavy rains.

    556 days ago
  • Picture: Pexels.com

    Gauteng EMS on high alert for possible flooding amid heavy rains

    There were heavy showers over the past few days and the SA Weather Service said there was a slight chance of rain on Tuesday.

    895 days ago
  • Kruger National Park temporarily closes roads, facilities due to heavy rains

    Various roads and camps around the Kruger National Park have been temporarily closed since Monday due to heavy rainfall in the area.

    915 days ago
  • Flooding in Johannesburg on Saturday, 8 February 2020. Picture: Twitter/MyJRA

    Joburg EMS to resume search for man presumed drowned in floods

    Three people died over the weekend after heavy downpours lashed parts of the province. Among them was an eight-year-old girl.

    916 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN

    Flood-hit Gauteng warned to brace for more rain on Monday

    The SAWS said temperatures were expected to rise in both the Western Cape and Gauteng this week.

    917 days ago
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    3 killed, hundreds displaced in Gauteng flash floods

    Parts of Alexandra, Soweto, and Tshwane were hardest by the heavy rains with some residents still reeling from the trail of destruction.

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

    More rains expected after a day of flooding, EMS on high alert

    Following heavy rains and flooding on Saturday, disaster management services officials have been hard at work assisting those in need after roads and homes were damaged.

    918 days ago
  • Flooding in Johannesburg on Saturday, 8 February 2020. Picture: Twitter/MyJRA

    Gauteng roads and homes flooded as heavy rains continue

    The sustained downpours have wreaked havoc on Joburg's roads, with some motorists forced to abandon their cars submerged in water.

    919 days ago
  • This file photo shared by the Oudtshoorn Municipality on 9 January 2019 shows community members who were hit by flash floods on 8 January 2019. Picture: @Oudtmun/Twitter

    Oudtshoorn residents affected by flash floods get a helping hand

    At least 16 houses were flooded, resulting in the temporary relocation of some residents to the Bongolethu Community Hall.

    949 days ago
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