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Rain drops seen on a windscreen.
The Johannesburg Emergency Services has urged the public to remain cautious as persistent rain continues to fall.
Authorities say motorists and pedestrians should avoid crossing flooded routes and keep a safe following distance to prevent accidents.
Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says teams remains on standby to respond to any incidents.
“We are still pleading with our motorists to exercise caution while driving, extend the safe following distance and avoid crossing roads and low-lying bridges which might be flooded. Our residents in our low-lying areas to avoid crossing river streams while conducting their daily activities. From our side as the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services we remain on high alert together with our aquatic rescue unit, which is a specialised team which responds to water-related emergencies.”
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