2016 Johannesburg flood
The 2016 Johannesburg flood was a natural disaster in South Africa that took place on 9 November 2016. The flooding, which occurred in the area east of Johannesburg, affected both Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni. The storm and flash floods caused significant damage to the township of Alexandra, while the suburb of Buccleuch was declared a disaster area. The flooding was caused by a significant cloud burst from a convective system.
| Date | 9 November 2016 |
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| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| Deaths | 6, with 1 missing |
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