Sunday, March 27, 2011

Residents of informal settlements around Pretoria warned of flooding

By Khanyisa Tabata
27 March 2011


Residents of Ga-Rankuwa and Mabopane in Tshwane have been warned of possible flooding following steady rain that has been falling since yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services are on high alert and spokesperson Johan Pieterse says informal settlements north of Pretoria are most vulnerable as they are all near rivers.

People should stay away from low-lying areas and bridges. More heavy rain is expected to fall today.

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