Heavy rain causes flooding and traps vehicles in Doornfontein

South Africa

First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 3:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Heavy rain caused flooding in Doornfontein, trapping vehicles. The supplied report indicates localized disruption but provides no information on casualties or broader damage.

SO WHAT?

Flooding can endanger motorists and disrupt local transport and essential services.

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Reports behind this event

ckom.comen

Photos: Fierce thunderstorm slams Regina with torrential rain, flooding

Sep 6, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC

cjme.comen

Photos: Fierce thunderstorm slams Regina with torrential rain, flooding

Sep 6, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

enca.comen

Localised flooding and trapped vehicles in Joburg

Sep 6, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC

sowetan.co.zaen

Vehicles trapped as heavy rains cause flooding in Doornfontein

Sep 6, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC

timeslive.co.zaen

Vehicles trapped as heavy rains cause flooding in Doornfontein

Sep 6, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC