Severe weather warnings have been issued across multiple provinces in South Africa as a cut-off low pressure system brings intense storms and heavy rainfall. The South African Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms affecting several areas.
A Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued for the northern half of the Northern Cape, central and western North West, and northern Free State. An Orange Level 6 warning covers most parts of the Northern Cape, North West, and Free State.
Conditions are expected to intensify with widespread rainfall reaching up to 90mm in places. Heavy downpours between 40mm and 90mm are likely in affected areas.
Destructive wind, lightning, and hail are expected in KwaZulu-Natal. Flooding is anticipated on roads, bridges, and low-lying areas in the province.
A cut-off low pressure system is causing severe weather across central South Africa. Localised flooding of roads and low-lying areas poses a significant risk linked to this storm system.
The eThekwini Municipality urges residents in flood-prone areas, including informal settlements, to take precautionary measures to safeguard themselves and their families. The severe conditions are linked to a cut-off low pressure system that typically brings prolonged rain and unstable weather patterns.
The South African Weather Service continues to monitor the situation closely. Officials expect that these severe weather conditions may persist for several days.
