Johannesburg, Aug 7
Residents of South Africa's Johannesburg and Tshwane in Gauteng were directed to remain careful while taking preventive measures on Thursday as severe thunderstorms were to strike most parts of the region.
Emergency services have prompted citizens to be attentive as well as be prepared for the thunderstorms that are expected to hit parts of Gauteng
Robert Mulauzdi, the official spokesperson for Johannesburg emergency services, has prompted the citizens to be cautious while using heating appliances and avoid leaving candles, or anything with a flame, unattended to prevent accidents caused by fires.
The emergency services department of Tshwane issued warnings of multiple environmental threats, including heavy rainfall which might lead to flooding in low lying areas, small hail over open areas, damaging winds, excessive lightning, traffic disruptions, power outrages, damage to infrastructure, road accidents, and also risk to lies because of the fast flowing streams as well as rivers.
Both the cities of South Africa, Tshwane as well as Johannesburg, remain on high alert along with being prepared to respond ‘swiftly’ to any accidents that may rise throughout the day during the thunderstorms.