A orange level 9 weather warning has been issued for Limpopo and will be in effect until TUESDAY. Image: Pixabay/ SA Weather Service
An orange level 9 weather warning for flooding and widespread mudslides is in effect until TUESDAY for Limpopo
A orange level 9 weather warning has been issued for Limpopo and will be in effect until TUESDAY. Image: Pixabay/ SA Weather Service
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued level 9 and level 5 weather warnings for Limpopo which will remain in effect from today, 12 February until Tuesday, 14 February.
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A tropical wave from the east will persistently trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms over Limpopo.
The Limpopo escarpment and Lowveld will receive the maximum rainfall amounts.
Numerical models predict the possibility of over 100mm of rain for today and tomorrow in the Limpopo escarpment.
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Currently, some catchment and river systems are full or overflowing
This is putting stress on emergency personnel and disaster management.
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Impacts:
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Arrive Alive has issued the following warnings for those who find themselves stuck in flash floods.