Roads to avoid during floods
A slow moving storm has caused localised flooding across Johannesburg.
Arterial routes have been flooded, with videos emerging of cars being swept away.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Wayne Minnaar says the Gillooly's Interchange and Wilgerood Road in Kloofendal have been flooded.
"Motorists can use the M1 and M2 as alternate routes. They are reminded to drive with caution, reduce speed and keep their headlights on," he says.
Traffic on Grayston Drive is also heavily backed up amid the heavy downpour.
Video and photos on social media show masses of water streaming down roads.
Grayston Drive gridlocked. Avoid! Use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/2YTBEyiMos
— Carzone Customz (@CarzoneCustomz) March 2, 2017
JHB - #FLOODING Gilloolys Interchange: N12 West to N3 South pic.twitter.com/SYbkMEFbk9
— Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) March 2, 2017
JHB - #FLOODING Germiston - many routes under water - HEAVY TRAFFIC in the central area, via @ReenvalSA pic.twitter.com/4K7WOjf52z
— Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) March 2, 2017
JHB - #FLOODING RT @dieketseng_123 @TrafficSA Swartkoppies flooded towards mall at new market Alberton pic.twitter.com/fdrXsbRd8b
— Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) March 2, 2017
JHB - #FLOODING routes across Johannesburg South are underwater in numerous areas #DriveSAfe, via @ReenvalSA pic.twitter.com/bAVa4vhbEz
— Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) March 2, 2017
JHB South: #FLOODING RT @ReenvalSA In Randhart Alberton , courtesy Karin Goosen @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/5NfQCYKG7D
— Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) March 2, 2017