A pedestrian takes shelter in a balancing act at one of the bus shelters along Rue Lille.
The lower parts of the Ladysmith CBD were flooded after heavy rain hit the area Tuesday night.
More than 30 mm of rain was recorded in the city on Tuesday.
Motorists, commuters and businesses operating on Lille Street had to seek alternative ways to get to work, as Ladysmith SAPS and Public Safety officials closed the affected roads.
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