Johannesburg residents are urged to stay safe as severe thunderstorms move across the city Sunday afternoon. Joburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says no major incidents have been reported so far, but motorists are being urged to exercise caution, keep a safe following distance and avoid crossing flooded roads and low-lying bridges.
Mulaudzi says Residents in low-lying areas are also urged to avoid rivers and streams, while faith-based organisations are being advised against conducting baptism or cleansing rituals near waterways.
The rain continues to fall in parts of Johannesburg, including Soweto, as attention turns to the announcement of the local government election results at the Results Operations Centre in Midrand on Sunday.
In Soweto, areas including Orlando, Diepkloof and Dube are experiencing rainfall, with residents keeping an eye on the unfolding election developments.
The South African Weather Service forecast also points to showers and thundershowers across Gauteng. This as the country is eagerly waiting for the final results of the local government elections.
Residents have been urged to excise caution as emergency services remain on high alert.
Weather forecast for today and tomorrow, 8-9 November 2026:
Fine and hot to very hot in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers but scattered to widespread in the east today.
#Warning #saws #weatheroutlook https://t.co/V8BWDl4z3t— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 8, 2026