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Flooding

EC & NC disaster risk officials on high alert after heavy rain hits

By Lauren Isaacs

Residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in several communities across the two provinces.

  • An aerial photo shows highway and houses submerged by flood waters in Abuyog town, Leyte province, southern Philippines, on April 11, 2022, following heavy rains brought about by Tropical storm Agaton. Picture: Bobbie ALOTA / AFP

    24 killed in Philippines landslides, flooding: authorities

    More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the tropical storm pounded the disaster-prone region Sunday, the national disaster agency said, flooding houses, inundating fields, cutting off roads and knocking out power.

    46 days ago
  • 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.

    48 days ago
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    88 days ago
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    Deadly rains, floods hit eastern Australia

    Torrential downpours lashed eastern Australia on Saturday, raising deadly floodwaters to decades-long highs, swamping homes and sweeping away cars.

    90 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.

    96 days ago
  • Aerial view of mud after a flood in La Gasca neighborhood, northern Quito, on February 1, 2022. The heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in two decades has killed at least 18 people in Quito, washing away cars, damaging homes and sweeping away volleyball players and spectators on a sports field, officials said Tuesday. Picture: Rodrigo Buendia / AFP

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  • 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.

    110 days ago
  • Several parts of Gauteng, including Mamelodi, Centurion and Midstream have flooded after heavy downpours overnight. Picture: ER24

    Rescue operations underway for three people missing in Gauteng floods

    Search and rescue operations are underway for three people who went missing after heavy rains in Midstream near Olifantsfontein.

    111 days ago
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    Grain SA: Too early to say if damage from floods will affect maize production

    Parts of the country have experienced flooding due to the higher than usual rainfall this summer, with grain farmers expecting a lower yield as a result.

    122 days ago
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    EC Premier Mabuyane asks businesses to assist flood victims

    The flash floods have claimed the lives of at least seven people, including a 19-year-old and a member of the police.

    137 days ago
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    NW's JB Marks Municipality still on high alert after flash floods in area

    JB Marks Municipality spokesperson Willie Maphosa said that residents who still needed help must approach the disaster team.

    143 days ago
  • FILE: The municipality said most roads had been cleared and were now open to traffic. Picture: Freeimages.com

    Five NW families report damage to their homes following flash floods

    The JP Marks Local Municipality said arrangements were being made to assist residents in Ikageng and Promosa who were affected by the localised flooding.

    144 days ago
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    Weather Service: Ongoing rain in parts of country expected to clear on Tuesday

    The South African Weather Service has warned of high-risk flooding especially in Gauteng on Monday evening.

    151 days ago
  • FILE: Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc along the Garden Route on 22 November 2021. Picture: Storm Report SA/Facebook

    Above-normal rainfall in SA could result in more flooding, warns expert

    South Africa is still in what meteorologists call a "la nina" weather season, meaning higher rainfall that also poses a risk of cyclones and widespread flooding.

    171 days ago
  • Tshwane Emergency Services retrieve the body of a motorist from a river in Roodeplaat. Picture: Supplied.

    Body of motorist who tried crossing flooded bridge retrieved in Tshwane

    The man was swept away by stormwater and drowned after attempting to cross a low-lying bridge.

    173 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.

    182 days ago
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    186 days ago
  • A lightning bolt crosses the Johannesburg skyline during a storm in November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Heavy thunderstorms, flooding expected across Gauteng

    Tshwane emergency services are on high alert after a warning from meteorologists of the possibility of heavy thunderstorms.

    189 days ago
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