Gauteng’s wet weather creates dangerous driving conditions

Fatal car accidents and localized floods have been reported in the area of ​​Johannesburg, because the wet weather conditions create dangerous driving situations and considerably reduce visibility.

Johannesburg’s metropolitis said that after Winnie Mandela Drive there was reports of a deadly crash on the N1 North. Spokesperson Xolani Fihla said that two left courts are being hit, resulting in a heavy traffic congestion that extends to Malibongwe Drive.

“Emergency services are on site and motorists are advised to avoid this area if possible and to find alternative routes.

“There is also a crash on the N1 North/N12 Misgunde exchange in Devland, the left lane is blocked, approach with caution.”

Fihla has insisted that motorists are careful while driving due to the constant rain in the city.

There are heavy delays on the M1 South van Grayston Drive in Sandton to Atholl Oaklands Road in Melrose.

“We receive reports from flooding along the Hoofdweg near the Jukskei River between Lonehill and Midrand. Motorists are advised to avoid this area and to be careful when driving by flooded areas. Do not try to drive flood water from unknown depth. ”

Fihla said that the Metro police keep an eye on the situation in the city and uses officers in the affected areas to manage the traffic flow and help motorists.

He insisted on motorists to look after slippery roads and reduced visibility.

“Increase after distances. Make sure your headlights are switched on, even during daylight hours, to improve visibility. Be vigilant and pay attention to your environment and be prepared for unexpected dangers, “said Fihla.

In the meantime, the city of Tshwane said that the constant rain has led to delays in attending power supply in most parts of the seven regions of the city.

Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo of the city said that technicians were overloaded because of the size of the network that they have to cover and the number of malfunctions in the past hours.

“This has resulted in a huge backlog of the restoration that is deteriorated by the need to prioritize the safety of our technicians who are not allowed to work on the network during wet and rainy conditions, including pipe outbursts that require welding. The team is standing -or to take advantage of attending the malfunctions when there is a break in the downpour, “he said.

The water engineer of the city also monitors waste water treatment plants that are usually affected when there is heavy rainfall.

“In the meantime, the collection and removal services of waste remain manageable. However, if the rain continues intensely, there may be a delay in this service. Residents will be informed of developments, “he said.

Spokesperson Lindsay Zwelithini MNGUNI of Tshwane said that although no incidents were reported because of the rain, they keep an eye on it and their teams are on the ground on the basis of low -lying areas, bridges and roads.

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