Joburg motorists urged to exercise caution when severe thunderstorms hit Gauteng

Following a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Joburg Emergency Services is urging motorists not to take the alert lightly and practice caution while driving.

The city’s emergency service remains on high alert to respond to any incidents after the SA Weather Service warned the harsh conditions could lead to localised flooding and disruptive winds.

The metro's EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has also called on residents in flood-prone areas to avoid crossing river streams.

"From our side, as the City of Johannesburg emergency management services, together with our specialised teams which respond to water-related emergencies like our aquatic rescue unit, we remain on high alert together with all our fire stations throughout the City of Johannesburg for any emergencies which might occur throughout the city. Our residents can call our emergency call centre."