THE Ekurhuleni Emergency Services has warned motorists and pedestrians to be on high alert following Monday's heavy rainfall.
The rain is expected to subside in the coming days.
William Ntladi of Ekurhuleni Emergency Services warned motorists and pedestrians not to take damming water for granted.
"Once the water reaches your ankle, just turn back. The same with the motorists, don't try to navigate water, rather use alternative roads."
He cautioned drivers to also ensure their wipers are functional, tyres are up to standard and that headlights are on.
Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Springs and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon.
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In Brakpan, a driver died after drowning in a flooded subway bridge while attempting to cross over after severe rain.
The man was trying to cross the Stoffberg Street Bridge in the Brakpan CBD, but his vehicle was swept away by water, and he drowned.
In Daveyton, a sedan crashed into a trench not far from Sgodi section in Daveyton.
The driver apparently lost control as the windscreen had mist, and he couldn't see the road.
In another incident in Springs along the Paul Kruger Road, a truck which was coming at a high speed and avoiding ramming into another car which was waiting at the robot, crashed into another which was making a turn at the robot.
The truck driver sustained minor injuries.
In Etwatwa, strong winds and heavy snow damaged certain houses and brought the trees down. The hail also made navigating the roads difficult for motorists.
Ekurhuleni Emergency Services said they are on high alert as the rainfall is expected to persist until Thursday, 29 February.
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