Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) is warning residents and industry and business communities to be extra cautious abput possible flooding in flood-prone areas.<\/p>\n
This comes after the weather forecast predicted an 80 to 100 per cent chance of showers and thundershowers going into the weekend.<\/p>
\u201cHeavy rain may also result in flooding of rivers, low-lying bridges, open trenches, furrows, culverts and even canals, which can cause damage to adjacent areas and those downstream,\u201d said district manager media liaison William Ntladi.<\/p>\n
\u201cParents with children walking to school are also warned to be alert and cautious about their children\u2019s safety with regard to the crossing of flooded streams.\u201d<\/p>
Ntladi added that drivers and pedestrians should avoid crossing under subway bridges, low-lying bridges and swollen streams where water is above ankle level.<\/p>\n
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