There is a strong possibility that some areas in Johannesburg may experience floods following the rainy week, the city's emergency services warned today. "Low-lying areas have been a challenge in the past and it is expected that they may experience flooding during this rainy weather," Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson, Percy Morokane said.

Areas at risk were those around the Klip River system in Soweto, areas between the West Rand's river system and the northern suburbs, including Dainfern, Diepsloot, Alexandra and Woodmead. "We are calling for people who experience problems to call 10177. They must make sure they have a proper evacuation plan - should their houses be flooded."

He appealed to parents to keep and eye on their children. "Kids are kids - they may want to experiment with water. Last month, we had incidents involving kids. Parents and guardians should regularly talk to children about water safety. Most importantly, people must watch or listen to weather reports for regular updates," he said. - Sapa