Gauteng residents assess the damage caused by thunderstorms, flooding

Thunderstorms battered parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, the North West and Mpumalanga on Monday afternoon. At least two people died after they were struck by lightning in separate incidents.

The South African Weather Service warned of localised flooding, large amounts of hail and reduced visibility on the roads.

One resident in Alexandra explained that she owns a local creche that is flooded whenever it rains, negatively influencing her livelihood and the safety of her young charges.

Weather experts are warning of a severe storm this evening in Gauteng. Low lying areas have been hit by floods following heavy downpours. Motorists are urged to drive with caution as some roads have been flooded. @SallyBurdettSA spoke to JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/rgDt51IxEi

— eNCA (@eNCA) October 5, 2020

The stormy weather is anticipated to persist on Tuesday

⛈More flooding Joburg Central this afternoon (via Gauteng Weather). Yellow Thunderstorm warning remains in effect till late tonight. pic.twitter.com/YcDVa9nTD8

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 5, 2020

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Source: eNCA