Motorists in Joburg have been urged to be cautious as bridges in Joburg flood following the heavy rain that started last night, 7 February.
This has left Twitter in a state of panic as some people have expressed how the floods can be extremely dangerous for those on the roads this morning.
Among places that have been reported to have flooded are Witkoppen Road in Paulshof and Sunninghill Bridge, which has been closed. Motorists are advised to avoid N3 Gilloolys which has flooded in both directions and the M1 Double-deckers have flooded in both directions.
⚠️ALERT⚠️
BuccleuchMotorists are advised to avoid the Buccleuch Dr Bridge, due to flooding of Jukskei River. @JoburgMPD #RegionE officers are present diverting traffic. #flooding pic.twitter.com/YslPv9tllI
— Road Traffic Management Corporation (@TrafficRTMC) February 8, 2020
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The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of possible flooding in parts of Gauteng which is set to continue for the rest of the weekend.
Warning:08/02/2020 08h00 TO:08/02/2020 11h00 Heavy rain leading to localized flooding observed in Ekurhuleni (Brakpan, Tsakane, Springs, Boksburg and KwaThema), Midvaal and Lesedi LMs and parts of Johannesburg in Gauteng.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 8, 2020
Morning satellite image (08 Feb 2020). A lot of rain over eastern and central SA this morning. Flooding possible in parts of the Free State, Gauteng, North West, northern KZN and western Mpumalanga. Stay safe and keep a safe following distance when driving. pic.twitter.com/tWb6GkQvHP
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 8, 2020
The bridge on Witkoppen Road in Paulshof has been reported to have flooded. Motorists are therefore advised to take alternative routes.
For safety, cars are turning around on the road as they get to the bridge. A man is stationed at the bridge, advising motorists to turn around. Two pedestrians were seen crossing the flooded bridge at around 10.20 am this morning.
The heavy rainfall caused the Belgrave Bridge in River Club to flood. Motorists were advised to use alternative routes. Check out the video and photo below taken by River Club resident, Chris Marshall.
https://twitter.com/Melleth_The_1st/status/1226069132531175424?s=20
— Nduduzo Nxumalo (@NduduzoNxumalo4) February 8, 2020
@CityofJoburgZA the drainage system is not working in Midrand, Noordwyk to be exact, Lever Rd and Leibenberg road. Damage caused by the heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/VlHMeHvEXc
— Asko (@askoqbk) February 8, 2020
The City of Joburg has appealed to communities to report any fallen trees they come across to 011 375 5555 and choose option 0. A consultant will relay the requests to Joburg Parks Zoo’s standby teams who will then attend to the emergency.
Areas of @CityofJoburgZA affected by localised flooding due to current rains 🌧🌧 include Orange Farm, Protea Glen, Alexandra, Orlando West.
Report blocked stormwater drains to @MyJRA
Any emergency dial🤳 011-375-5911 🚓🚒🚑🚚 pic.twitter.com/TqepdV5bzO
— Joburg Public Safety (@CoJPublicSafety) February 8, 2020
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