Gauteng Authorities Warn of Life-Threatening Floods Amid Level 9 Storm Alert

• A Level 9 storm warning is reportedly in effect for much of Gauteng and other parts of the country
• People in low-lying areas, especially near riverbanks and wetlands, are strongly advised to relocate to higher ground as soon as possible
• Authorities have warned that rapidly rising water levels could lead to sudden and potentially life-threatening flooding

Communities across Gauteng are advised to brace for extremely dangerous weather conditions after a Level 9 storm warning was issued for large parts of the province and other regions.

Level 9 warning issued

According to eNCA, the Douglasdale Community Policing Forum has raised concerns, advising residents to prepare for severe storm activity expected later today, 16 November 2025. It is advising households to secure their property, remain indoors where possible, and prepare for possible flooding and service disruptions.

In Tshwane, Emergency Services has also issued a Level 9 disruptive rain alert, following an impact-based warning from the South African Weather Service. Forecasts indicate rainfall of between 100 mm and 150 mm in parts of the metro. Residents in low-lying areas, along riverbanks, and near wetlands are being urged to relocate to higher ground without delay. Authorities warn that rapid water accumulation could lead to sudden, life-threatening flooding.

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Motorists were also urged to avoid Rabie and End Streets in Centurion, where low-lying bridges have been flooded and closed to traffic.

Severe weather hits Gauteng

This follows a weekend incident in Wonderboom, north of Pretoria, where a bakkie plunged off a bridge. The driver was rescued by a tow truck operator and a security officer who managed to pull him to safety. Authorities are warning drivers to stay clear of the affected routes until conditions improve.

Weather alert levels range from Yellow (Levels 1–4), which signals minor impacts and low probability, to Orange (Levels 5–8), which indicates likely damage and disruption. The highest levels, Red (Levels 9–10), warn of extremely severe conditions with a significant risk of major losses or casualties.

Other parts of the country

Much of Limpopo is set for an 80% chance of rainfall, accompanied by cold conditions, while Musina and surrounding areas can expect a 60% chance of showers with warmer temperatures.

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KwaZulu-Natal will experience cold to cool temperatures, and the North West can expect similar conditions with an 80% chance of rainfall.

Parts of the Free State will remain cold, with forecasts warning of excessive rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail across various parts of these provinces.

2 Briefly News stories about the October 2025 weather

SAWS issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal for 6 October 2025. The parts of the country that were affected experienced thunderstorms, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall.

SAWS also issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms that affected Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal on 27 October 2025. The provinces experienced heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Cape Town floods displace thousands

In a related article, Briefly News reported that floods in Cape Town destroyed homes and left thousands displaced. The area experienced heavy rainfall from 3 to 4 July 2025.

The Vygieskraal canal's bank burst, and it caused damage. About 500 structures were destroyed in the Vykieskraal informal settlement.

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