The busy city of Gaborone, as of 4 pm, is facing severe traffic disruptions as heavy rains continue to flood major roads.
This has since forced authorities to close several major roads. Botswana Police Head of Traffic, Pilane Sedigi, confirmed the road closures to Mmegi Online stating that smaller vehicles are struggling to navigate the flooded roads.
“We have had to close multiple roads across Gaborone due to flooding. Block 9 bridges are already closed, The Gaborone/Kanye road along Block 9 may also be shut down soon. Molapo Crossing is completely closed off by the police and the Segoditshane Road along the Western Bypass is in very bad condition,” Sedigi said.
Other affected roads include Maoka Junior Bridge, which is now impassable, Jamali Road near Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital leading to Tlokweng has been closed, as well as the A1 road near BUAN, which authorities have also shut down due to rising water levels.
Sedigi urged Batswana to drive cautiously and prioritize safety, especially those transporting children.“We are particularly concerned about schoolchildren who went to school before the situation worsened. We urge parents to check on their children’s whereabouts and ensure they get home safely,” he added.
