Heavy rains and floods have left parts of Gauteng swamped.
TimesLIVE reported that Centurion was the worst hit, with Midrand and Pretoria also experiencing the terrible aftermath of floods.
Weather service Saws issued flood warnings for parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West after days of heavy rain.
“The rain is expected to start subsiding on Tuesday evening into Wednesday, when
temperatures will start warming up, especially over Gauteng, Mpumalanga and places in the eastern part of the Free State.”
According to the City of Tshwane, 150 people were rescued after being trapped in Mamelodi by floods on Monday. The displaced residents are being housed at a community hall in the area.
“There are no reported casualties and all people are accounted for so far,” said acting mayor Abel Tau.
The city has requested donations of blankets, food, nappies and clothing for all ages. Contributions can be dropped at the Nellmapius Library and Community Hall and the Centurion Fire Station.
No deaths have been reported.
See the footage here:
#Flooding #CenturionFloods
This is on the corner of Rabie Road and End Avenue. Road completely submerged. pic.twitter.com/YJ9OTXm17f— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) December 10, 2019
#CenturionFloods
This is just opposite Super Sport Park. Close to the informal settlement called Mushroom. One can see personal belongings of many which was swept away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/uCYMNVB5Pa— Heidi Giokos (@HeidiGiokos) December 10, 2019
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