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IN PICS | It's wet, wet, wet out there

The SA Weather Service has advised staying indoors and off the roads as it issued an orange level 5 disruptive rainfall warning for Gauteng, the North West and northeastern Free State on Tuesday.

Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga can expect thunderstorms between 2pm and 11pm. Saws issued a level-2 warning, saying there is an influx of moisture from the east.
Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga can expect thunderstorms between 2pm and 11pm. Saws issued a level-2 warning, saying there is an influx of moisture from the east. (Kabelo Mokoena)

The SA Weather Service (Saws) has advised staying indoors and off the roads as it issued an orange level 5 disruptive rainfall warning for Gauteng, the North West and northeastern Free State on Tuesday.

The heavy rainfall in Gauteng will persist until Thursday. 

The rain is making it difficult for motorists and pedestrians and extreme caution is advised. Localised floods are expected to affect exposed areas, bridges and roads.

“Avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water rises above your ankle. Move to higher ground if possible, and if trapped in a vehicle abandon it and move to higher ground where possible,” said Saws.

Schoolchildren may find it especially difficult to find their way to and from school and parents should brief them about the dangers. They need to stay off the road and wear bright colours where possible, the weather service advised.

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SAWS warns motorists and pedestrians not to venture into water that is more than ankle deep.
SAWS warns motorists and pedestrians not to venture into water that is more than ankle deep. (Kabelo Mokoena)
School children cover themselves as they make their way to school in heavy rain.
School children cover themselves as they make their way to school in heavy rain. (Kabelo Mokoena)
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when driving as the roads are wet and slippery. Many roads are also flooded. File photo.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution when driving as the roads are wet and slippery. Many roads are also flooded. File photo. (Kabelo Mokoena)
Soweto pupils make their way to school.
Soweto pupils make their way to school. (Kabelo Mokoena)
School children seen through a window as they make their way to school in heavy rain.
School children seen through a window as they make their way to school in heavy rain. (Kabelo Mokoena)

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