Water-logged: Severe storms batter Gauteng, North West and Northern Cape — roads closed, homes damaged
South African Weather Services says severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for the next two days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West and the eastern parts of Northern Cape.
Severe thunderstorms have battered Gauteng, North West, and Northern Cape regions of South Africa, causing road closures, home damage, and localized flooding. The South African Weather Services issued severe thunderstorm warnings for the next two days, with Orange Level 5 and Yellow Level 4 warnings in place for affected areas. The storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, and falling temperatures, leading to several vehicles becoming submerged in high water at the intersection of Siemert Road and Currey Street in Doornfontein.
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department urged motorists to avoid the affected area, drive below the speed limit, maintain a safe following distance, and keep their headlights on.
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