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Heavy rains, strong winds batters Gauteng

Extremely severe weather conditions have lashed parts of Gauteng on Saturday, with cars being caught up in flash floods and roads blocked by hail.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a notice for severe thunderstorms across Gauteng.

It warned of possible hail, heavy downpours and strong winds.

In addition to the potential for hail and damaging winds, the SAWS also indicated the likelihood for localised heavy and/or incidents of flash flooding for Gauteng as well as over the eastern parts of the North West, northern and eastern parts of the Free State and western Mpumalanga.

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Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi was unavailable for comment.

City of Tshwane Emergency Management Services spokesperson Johan Pieterse was also not immediately available for comment.

The service also indicated there’s a high likelihood for flash flooding over parts of the North West and Free State on Sunday.

The match between the Blue Bulls and Western Province had to be abandoned due to the bad weather in Pretoria.

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Source: News24