Heavy rains in johannesburg
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.
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Bridges closed, JMPD deployed as heavy rains wreak havoc in Gauteng
In Tshwane, 13 bridges have been closed to traffic due to flooding and several roads declared no-go zones.
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Heavy rains, flooding causing traffic chaos in Gauteng
Some areas affected by flash flooding, including bridges around Centurion, have been closed to traffic.
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Many residents still unaware of damage caused by heavy storms - Mamabolo
Mamabolo gave an overall update on the extent the storm had in some parts of the province saying the City of Johannesburg and the west rand have been severely affected.
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Heavy storms rip through some parts of Joburg, leaving trail of destruction
Paramedics attended to several incidents on Saturday afternoon, including the structural collapse at a mall.
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Gauteng gets more rain as WC battles heatwave
Forecaster Victoria Nurse says the two extremes are not unusual.
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Gauteng motorists urged to be patient amid heavy rainfall
On Tuesday, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department responded to over 40 accidents due to the heavy downpours with dozens of people being injured.
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Construction methods, building material questioned in wake of storm damage
There are calls for the construction sector to review methods and material used to build schools and hospitals to make sure they can withstand strong winds floods and even tornados.
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Gauteng father describes daughter's rescue following storm
Peter Xhali has described a heroic scene of how he sustained a cut to his head and arm when struck by hail and still managed to save his seven-year-old child.
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[UPDATE] KZN storms: 5 hospitals affected
Heavy rains and strong winds have gripped most parts of the country, causing damage in KZN, Gauteng and the Western Cape.
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JRA ready to deal with heavy summer rains
Johanneburg city officials have admitted that stormwater drains need to be cleared more frequently to avoid flooding.
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Communities affected by Gauteng storm to be relocated
The Gauteng Disaster Management Centre says there isn’t enough land in the province to relocate those living in low-lying areas, making families vulnerable to heavy rains.
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Gauteng authorities to assess thunderstorm damage
A number of shacks were destroyed in Zandspruit and the Ruimsig squatter camp due to strong winds and hail.
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Gauteng motorists advised to be cautious after heavy rain warning
Joburg Emergency Services’ Robert Mulaudzi has urged residents to brace for possible flooding.
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Downpours in Gauteng will continue for the rest of the week
The SA Weather Service says downpours will continue for the rest of the week & temperatures are expected to drop significantly.
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Warning of possible flooding issued for parts of Gauteng
Forecasters say widespread showers will continue in Johannesburg with an 80% chance of rain for the rest of the province.
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JRA: Frequent storm water drain cleaning will reduce flood risk
The Johannesburg Roads Agency Sean Philips says people block the drains with rubbish.
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Displaced Alexandra residents threaten to occupy open land
Some displaced residents from ward 105 met at the weekend to discuss their living arrangements.
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Alexandra residents left angry after heavy rains and no homes
Some displaced Alexandra residents say they've not been given any concrete solution to their living arrangements.
