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The Joburg emergency services says it reported to a significant weather event on Friday afternoon following movement of dense cloud leading to substantial rainfall across the city.
It further said the intense downpour lasting approximately forty-five minutes has notably affected several regions within the city.
Public Safety MMC, Mgcini Tshwaku revealed that during this period, the EMS, alongside other critical stakeholder, responded to four near-miss incidents involving vehicles at low-lying bridges.
He added that these swift actions underscore our commitment to public safety in emergent conditions.
“Significant waterlogging has been reported in numerous houses, particularly in the eastern parts of Johannesburg.
“Our teams, including those from the Johannesburg Roads Agency and other key partners, are actively engaged in the Malvern area and other affected locations, working diligently to clear drainage systems and mitigate water-related impacts.
“The Alexandra area, especially in “Stjwetla”, has also experienced immense flooding. A recent assessment at the Jukskei river has shown that the water levels have subsided, presenting no immediate risk to the community,” he stated.
MMC Tshwaku confirmed that there have been no fatalities reported concerning this weather event.
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EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said overnight they didn’t have any major incidents which were reported throughout all seven regions of the city due to floods.
“We are still encouraging our residents especially in low lying areas to avoid crossing river streams and also monitor kids to stay away from [river streams],” he added.
Mulaudzi further urged motorists to avoid crossing bridges which might be flooded like where we witnessed last night where most vehicles were trapped when trying to cross these flooded areas.
“As the city, we’ve got a specialised unit on high alert, fire stations fully operational- we should be able to respond to all emergencies which might occur throughout city of Joburg, he concluded.
