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FILE: The weather service has issued a warning of severe thunderstorms in most parts of Johannesburg this weekend. Picture: © dyxum/123rf.com

Gauteng heavy rains

Gauteng emergency services on high alert ahead of rainy weekend

By Dominic Majola

On Thursday night, the province had its first single-digit overnight temperatures of the year.

  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News.

    Expect more rain in Gauteng: SA Weather Service warns

    The weather service issued an alert 4 warning as the persisting downpours have already submerged some bridges and roads in water.

    472 days ago
  • Leratong Hospital. Picture: Leratong Hospital Facebook

    Heavy downpours cause flooding at Leratong Hospital

    Gauteng Health Department spokesperson Kwara Kekana said no patients were affected by the flooding in the hospital.

    501 days ago
  • Major roads around Johannesburg have been affected following heavy rain in many parts of Gauteng. Picture: Angelo Tyler/iWitness.

    Gauteng residents warned to brace for heavy rain this weekend

    The weather conditions are expected to also affect driving as they could lead to reduced visibility and pooling on the roads.

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

    Gauteng emergency services on high alert amid heavy rains

    Heavy downpours caused flooding, road closures, and accidents, while parts of Alexandra, Soweto, and Centurion were hardest hit by the overnight rain.

    830 days ago
  • A home in Port St Johns after flooding hit after heavy rain in the area on 22 April 2019. Picture: @BantuHolomisa/Twitter

    Families evacuated as flooding hits parts of SA after heavy rain

    Emergency services in several provinces are dealing with the aftermath of heavy rains, localised flooding and car crashes.

    1122 days ago
  • Picture: Winnie Theletsane/EWN

    Lonehill residents concerned about flooding as heavy rains lash Gauteng

    Residents have been warned to take the necessary precautions and motorists to be safe on the roads as flooding is expected.

    1226 days ago
  • Several areas in Sebokeng were flooded on 31 December 2018 after heavy flooding the night before. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    DWS: 'Heavy rain has helped clear pollution from Gauteng water system'

    The Department of Water and Sanitation says that despite the recent damage caused by flooding, the rain has helped in clearing some of the pollution in the water system in Gauteng.

    1233 days ago
  • A screengrab of an area in Sebokeng which has been flooded after heavy rain on 30 December 2018.

    More heavy rainfalls set to continue throughout week

    Spokesperson for the Weather Service Jacqueline Modika says residents must be vigilant.

    1234 days ago
  • Debris lies in the road in Johannesburg following a storm on 5 November 2018. Picture: Johannesburg EMS

    Gauteng residents warned to expect another storm, more rain

    Several houses were damaged and trees uprooted on Monday in areas, including Ennerdale and parts of Soweto on Monday night.

    1290 days ago
  • A hail storm has been reported in Laudium, Pretoria on 13 October 2018. Picture: @firstgroup_FRT/Twitter.

    Hailstorm hits parts of Gauteng

    A heavy hailstorm has also been reported in Vereeniging and Laudium.

    1313 days ago
  • Roger Dyson Road in Pretoria west has been flooded with cars trapped in the water. Picture: @firstgroup_FRT/Twitter.

    Cars swept away, roads damaged in Gauteng heavy rains

    Low lying areas in Hammanskraal, Ga-Rankuwa and Soshanguve have been severely affected.

    1313 days ago
  • A child plays in a puddle of water after heavy rains flooded an informal settlement in Soshanguve, Pretoria. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    [WATCH] Soshanguve residents left stranded after heavy rains

    Residents from Extension 14 informal settlement near Soshanguve say they woke up to find their belongings floating on the water as Gauteng experiences heavy rains.

    1517 days ago
  • The John Vorster Drive at Rabie is closed due to flooding as Gauteng receives some heavy rains on 23 March 2018. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Rainy weather to stay a little longer in Gauteng

    The South African Weather Service says from Saturday, the temperatures are expected to rise, putting the mercury back into the 20s.

    1517 days ago
  • The Hennops River is coming down strong in Centurion, several roads are closed due to flooding on 23 March 2018. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Tshwane officials working on restoring power amid heavy rains

    Several cables have been damaged as a result of the heavy downpours over the last two days.

    1517 days ago
  • The Hennops River is coming down strong in Centurion, several roads are closed due to flooding on 23 March 2018. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Heavy rain leaves most of Pretoria without power

    Technicians say they’re working to restore power to affected areas as soon as possible. The City of Tshwane's Selby Bokaba says it will take a while until power is to be restored.

    1517 days ago
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