Cape Town – Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains continue to batter Gauteng, with Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) responding to multiple flooding incidents.
Several areas, including Randpark Ridge, Newlands, and Jukskei Park, were affected by rising waters, trapping vehicles and damaging infrastructure on Wednesday.
Rescuers saved two motorists whose bakkies were stuck on flooded low-lying bridges in Jukskei Park and Weltevredenpark.
Flooding reported along Main Road in Newlands @CityofJoburgZA no injuries reported motorists are urged to exercise caution while driving avoid crossing flooded roads/low lying bridges @CityofJoburgEMS remain on high alert over night. @CoJPublicSafety #JoburgWeather (RobertM) pic.twitter.com/wYfdzPPlVn
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) March 5, 2025
While there were reports of wall collapses in Honey Bee and Randpark Ridge, no injuries were recorded.
EMS remains on high alert as more rain is expected, urging motorists to exercise caution and residents in low-lying areas to avoid crossing swollen river streams.
The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.
Johannesburg is grappling with severe flooding after heavy rainfall swept through the city.
Reports confirm that flash floods have affected several neighborhoods, including Weltevreden Park, Randpark Ridge, Strubbens Valley, Newlands, and Parkhurst.
Emergency services,… pic.twitter.com/QzNtLR0XYA
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) March 5, 2025
FLOOD ALERT | JOHANNESBURG
Parts of Johannesburg have been flooded following torrential rain this afternoon.
Emergency services are on high alert as heavy downpours are expected to continue into the night.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded areas, stay indoors where… pic.twitter.com/qQQVXC2yon
— BCD NEWS (@BCDNEWS01234567) March 5, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
