Level 4 warning for FLOODING and severe thunderstorms

A level 4 warning for FLOODING and severe thunderstorms is in place for TODAY in these parts of South Africa.

LEVEL 4 WARNING FOR FLOODING AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

According to the SA Weather Services (SAWS) the warning is in place until Sunday evening.

“Avoid travelling on low-lying roads and low- bridges, as they are susceptible to flooding. Avoid swimming and crossing on swollen rivers. Take caution when traveling or avoid traveling as roads may be flooded, potholes may be filled with water, and there may be sinkholes.”

‘MOVE LIVESTOCK TO HIGHER-LYING GROUND’

The SAWS further advised people living along the riverbanks in rural areas to take caution and evacuate to higher ground if needed as the riverbanks may flood.

“If in a rural area, move livestock to higher-lying ground.”

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⚠️Yellow level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms: Heavy downpours which will result in floods.
Affected area: KwaZulu-Natal
Valid from: 10 December 2023. 10:00 SAST until 23:00 SAST. #saws#southafricanweather #WeatherUpdate pic.twitter.com/As1FLMXbdW

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) December 9, 2023

HERE ARE THE PARTS OF SA THAT WILL BE AFFECTED

These areas will be affected by the level 4 warning for flooding and severe thunderstorms:

Nkandla
Mthonjaneni / Melmoth
Abaqulusi / Vryheid/Abaqulusi
Mtubatuba / Riverview
eMadlangeni / Utrecht
Okhahlamba / Royal National Park
Inkosi Langalibalele – Escourt / Escourt
Mkhambathini / Camperdown
Impendle
Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
Umvoti / Greytown
Msinga / Pomeroy
Alfred Duma – Indaka / Ekuvukeni
Nquthu / Nqutu
uPhongolo

Meanwhile, the SAWS issued a level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in other parts of the country on Sunday.

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ANOTHER LEVEL 2 WARNING IS IN PLACE FOR OTHER PARTS OF SA

“Do not go fishing or play golf as both the golf clubs and fishing rods are a good conductor of electricity. Avoid low-lying roads and bridges. Be aware that any combination of hail, strong winds, heavy rain and/or excessive lightning can accompany the storms.”

The following areas will be affected by the level 2 warning:

Mkhondo / Mkhondo/Piet Retief
Blouberg / Alldays
Lephalale
Polokwane
Thabazimbi
Bela-Bela
Modimolle/Mookgopong – Vaalwater / Vaalwater
Molemole / Dendron
Polokwane
Greater Giyani / Giyani
Ba-Phalaborwa
Bushbuckridge
Fetakgomo/Greater Tubatse – Burgersfort / Tubatse/
Thaba Chweu / Sabie
Steve Tshwete / Middelburg

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