Level 9 warning for THUNDERSTORMS and floods TODAY in these parts of SA

A level 9 warning for THUNDERSTORMS and floods was issued for TODAY in these parts of South Africa. 

THE LEVEL 9 WARNING IS IN PLACE FROM MIDDAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said widespread flooding of roads, settlements, and bridges is possible. 

“Some of the impacts include danger to life due to fast-flowing deep water, widespread displacement of communities, widespread and prolonged damaged disruption to essential service (Water, electricity, and communication systems).” 

‘STAY INDOORS AND OFF THE ROADS’

It advised the public to stay indoors and off the roads and avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above their ankles. 

“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level.” 

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THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE LEVEL 9 WARNING

The following areas will be affected by the Level 9 weather warning for Disruptive Rain: 

• Umhlabuyalingana / Mbazwana
• Big Five Hlabisa – Hluhluwe / Hluhluwe
• Mtubatuba / Riverview
• uMhlathuze / Richards Bay / Kwa Mbonambi
• uMlalazi / Eshowe
• KwaDukuza / KwaDukusa/Stanger
• Ndwedwe
• Mkhambathini / Camperdown
• uMshwathi / New Hanover
• Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport

 A LEVEL 5 WEATHER WARNING FOR DISRUPTIVE RAIN 

A level 5 weather warning was also issued for the following areas: 

• Bushbuckridge
• Thaba Chweu / Sabie
• Mbombela – Sabie / Whiteriver / Mbombela
• Nkomazi / Skukuza
• eDumbe / Paulpietersburg
• Dannhauser
• Alfred Duma – Ladysmith / Ladysmith
• Nquthu / Nqutu
• Ulundi
• Okhahlamba / Royal National Park
• Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
• Alfred Duma – Indaka / Ekuvukeni
• Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
• Ingwe / Donnybrook
• Matatiele
• Mhlontlo / Tsolo
• Sakhisizwe / Elliot
• Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba

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“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. Move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level in buildings. In rural areas, protect/relocate animals to a safe place on higher ground.

“Take caution when traveling or avoid traveling as roads may be flooded, with potholes being filled with water, and there may be sinkholes.” 

SAWS

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MEANWHILE, A LEVEL 2 WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR THESE AREAS 

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Meanwhile, a level 2 weather warning for Disruptive Rain was also issued for these areas for Thursday: 

• Greater Giyani / Giyani 
• Ba-Phalaborwa
• Greater Letaba / Mooketsi
• Greater Tzaneen / Tzaneen
• Polokwane
• Mogalakwena / Mokopane
• Lephalale
• Thabazimbi
• Bela-Bela
• Modimolle/Mookgopong – Mookgopong / Mookgopong
• Ephraim Mogale / Marble Hall
• Emakhazeni / Machadodorp
• Msukaligwa / Ermelo
• Lekwa / Standerton
• Phumelela / Warden
• Mafube / Mafube/Frankfort
• Phumelela / Warden
• Nketoana / Reitz
• Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
• Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
• Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
• Senqu / Barkly East
• Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
• Emalahleni / Lady Frere

The SAWS advised the public to take necessary precautions to secure their properties.

” Localised damage to mud-based houses or structures is possible.” 

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