[WATCH] Heavy rains in the south of Johannesburg lead to mall ceiling collapse
Heavy rains led to flooding in the South of Johannesburg on Thursday with the ceiling collapsing at The Glen shopping centre.
Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS)' Robert Mulaudzi says: "We did receive some reports of flash floods in the South and also (the) roof collapse, but we didn't receive any injuries that were reported.
🔴 BREAKING: Ceiling collapse at the Glen Shopping Centre in southern Johannesburg due to heavy downpours. Also receiving reports that some homes have been flooded in the south. pic.twitter.com/jtSSpVEiOR
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 21, 2019
Glen Shopping Centre closed as mop-up operations begin after severe storm causes flooding late Thursday
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 21, 2019
•No injuries reported
•Most lower level shops flooded
•Part of roof collapsed
Photos: Caxton pic.twitter.com/IfnxPuIIfo
@Abramjee @AslamBava @tWeatherSA
— Farah Osman (@FarahOsmanB) November 21, 2019
The Glen Shopping Centre
Flooded and a portion of the roof has collapsed #Rain #Hail pic.twitter.com/om35yWotvd
Mulaudzi says EMS will be on standby over the weekend in Johannesburg as more rain is expected.
He cautioned parents to make sure their children don't' play in or near rivers or streams, as flash flooding can occur unexpectedly.