{"id":145974,"date":"2017-03-03T09:43:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T07:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=145974"},"modified":"2017-03-03T15:20:09","modified_gmt":"2017-03-03T13:20:09","slug":"beware-heavy-rain-predicted-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/03\/03\/beware-heavy-rain-predicted-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware &#8211; more heavy rain predicted for Gauteng"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several areas in <a href=\"http:\/\/bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za\/307594\/watch-eastleigh-spruit-jukskei-flow-strong-rains\/\">Ekurhuleni<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za\/307588\/latest-gilloolys-interchange-flooded\/\">Johannesburg<\/a> \u00a0were left flooded as the heavens opened yesterday (Thursday) afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Today (Friday) the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/city-pages\/\" target=\"_blank\">South African<\/a> Weather Service has asked residents to be prepared for more thunderstorms, heavy rainfall this afternoon, as well as, hot and humid weather.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The service this morning released the following warnings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severe Thunderstorms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Severe thunderstorms with the possibility of heavy downpours, localised flooding and hail are expected in parts of Gauteng.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>These storms are expected to hit the province in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High discomfort values<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions over Gauteng heading into the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures are expected to remain in the high twenties over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are urged to take precautions when in the sun and are reminded to keep themselves and their pets hydrated and cool.<\/p>\n<p>Motorists are reminded to take the necessary precautions when travelling in wet weather, and are\u00a0encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distances and headlights should be kept on at all times to increase visibility.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<p><strong>Reminder \u2013 The community can call the following emergency numbers for assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10177 (toll free line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 112 (cellphone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 011 458-0911 (Life Threatening Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 086 054 3000 (Services Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/136627\/tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-severe-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tips to help you prepare for severe weather<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/116006\/beware-of-flash-floods-heavy-rain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beware of flash floods, heavy rain<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='d099fe8f5b69a565410739cf82f429ee'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South African Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms and heavy rains predicted in parts of the province from lunch time. 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