South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday 3 August 2022

Snow is predicted for this week. Photos: Stock/Canva

Light snowfall is expected to make landfall TODAY in parts of SA

The South African Weather Service said light snowfall is expected TODAY in parts of SA. Here is more information on the affected areas.

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday 3 August 2022

Snow is predicted for this week. Photos: Stock/Canva

Light snowfall is expected in parts of South Africa next week TODAY.

NEWS JUST IN – LIGHT SNOWFALL WILL MAKE LANDFALL ON TODAY

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned that light snowfall is expected in the mountains in the following areas: 

  • Lesotho
  • Eastern Cape

“Light snowfalls on the mountains could result in isolated loss of vulnerable livestock. Slippery conditions due to icy roads on mountain passes could result in some isolated disruption.” 

The SAWS furthermore advised the public to keep their livestock in shelters and avoid traveling on icy roads.

Light snowfall is expected to make landfall in parts of SA on TUESDAY
Icy roads Photo: Stock/Canva

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THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO AVOID TRAVELING ON ICY ROADS

Snowfall is expected to make landfall early on Tuesday morning and continue until Tuesday evening.

The SAWS also issued damaging waves warning for several parts of South Africa for Thursday. The following areas might be affected:

  • Wild Coast Sun
  • Port St Johns
  • M_Ngquza Hill
  • Mkambati
  • The Haven
  • Port Alfred
  • M_Nelson Mandela Bay
  • Cape Recife
  • M_Bitou
  • Plettenberg Bay
  • George
  • Cape Agulhas 2
  • Mossel Bay
  • Still Bay
  • Hermanus
  • Saldanha Bay
  • Table Bay

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“The damaging waves, are expected to result in difficulty in navigation, as well as small vessels being at risk of taking on water and capsizing in a locality. Small vessels are advised to seek shelter in harbours, bays or inlets.”

SAWS

THIS COMES AFTER SNOWFALL WAS CONFIRMED IN PARTS OF SA LAST MONTH

This comes after several parts of South Africa had snowfall last month. The following areas had confirmed snowfall:

Here is where snow has been confirmed on Friday afternoon:

  • Lesotho
  • Underberg
  • Drakensberg Mountains 
  • Worcester mountains

FARMERS URGED TO SHELTER ANIMALS

It furthermore warned that the accumulation of snow might result in isolated loss of vulnerable livestock and snowmelt resulting in slippery driving conditions.

The SAWS urged small stock farmers are encouraged to shelter animals. Residents should dress warmly and avoid high mountain passes.

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