While no flooding incidents have yet been reported, emergency personnel are on high alert.
Parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo could also be affected by flooding, the SAWS has warned.
Heavy rainfall has covered most of Gauteng, with motorists urged to be cautious.
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A weather alert was issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for heavy rain in Gauteng and surrounding areas. Disruptive rain can be expected in Gauteng, as well as parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and the Free State
??Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over Gauteng, Western Bushveld of Limpopo, Western Mpumalanga, central and Eastern parts of North West and north-eastern Free State (02 February). Avoid low lying bridges, roads covered with water and keep a safe following distance. SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 2, 2021
Weather Service warns of disruptive rain in parts of SA Heavy rainfall has hit several provinces including Gauteng, the North West, Free State and parts of Mpumalanga. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News.
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JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Service has on Tuesday issued a warning for disruptive rain in parts of the country.
Heavy rainfall has hit several provinces including Gauteng, the North West, Free State and parts of Mpumalanga.
Residents are being urged to be cautious as floods are expected in some areas.
Forecaster Lulama Phene said: “There is a possibility of some flooding in some formal and informal settlements and displacement of affected communities.”
Joburg EMS warns motorists about slippery roads as rains continue
2 February 2021 1:55 PM
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The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (JEMS) urged for caution on Tuesday as rains continue.
To find out more we speak to JEMS spokesperson Nana Radebe-Kgiba.
South African Weather Service forecaster Elizabeth Viljoen takes us through Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over Gauteng, Western Bushveld of Limpopo, Western Mpumalanga, central and eastern parts of North West and north-eastern Free State
It has started raining, we need to give the drainage system some time to get rid of all the water.
Nana Radebe-Kgiba, Spokesperson - Johannesburg Emergency Management Services
Flooded roads in Randburg, Johannesburg. Picture: Twitter
Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads, as persistent heavy rains continue to hit parts of South Africa.
“We know that during rainy conditions, the roads become slippery, there are flash floods in low-lying areas, infrastructure erodes, and visibility is compromised. For this reason, we call upon all road users to be mindful of these factors and adjust their behaviour accordingly,” said Mbalula on Tuesday.
Several provinces across the country have been experiencing strong winds and heavy downpours in recent days, in the wake of Tropical Storm Eloise.