You cannot outrun or outdrive a flash flood

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Johannesburg Roads Agency managing director Dr Sean Phillips said if a flash flood warning has been issued for your area, act immediately as you may only have seconds before flood waters appear.

Here is some information that could save your life and that of others.

Pedestrian Safety

•  If you are outdoors and a flash flood is likely, get to higher ground immediately, you cannot outrun a flash flood
•  Keep out of places that are likely to flood such as ditches or dry stream beds
• Avoid already flooded areas and high-velocity flow areas
• Never attempt to run across flooding water when the water is above your ankles
•  Do not walk into or near high water
•  Keep children away from drainage ditches and storm water drains.

Motorist Safety

• Drive with caution when it is raining
•  Never drive into water on the road. You do not know how deep it is or if the road has been washed away
•  Turn around and go the other way or pull off to the side of the road
•  Look out for flooding in highway dips, bridges and low areas
• If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground
•  Be cautious, especially at night when visibility is impaired
•  Do not park your vehicle along streams, particularly during threatening conditions
•  Drive slowly.