
Johannesburg emergency services have been placed on high alert following severe weather warnings, according to The Citizen. Motorists are being urged to exercise extreme caution, avoid crossing flooded roads and low-lying bridges, and maintain safe following distances. The warnings come as authorities brace for potentially dangerous conditions across the city, with emergency teams prepared to respond to weather-related incidents.
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