Safety measures to prepare for severe weather conditions. Image: iStock
SA urged to be cautious as severe weather is still expected
SA people are encouraged to exercise extreme caution as the likelihood of more severe weather conditions remains high.
Safety measures to prepare for severe weather conditions. Image: iStock
Thembi Nkadimeng, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), has encouraged people all over the country to exercise extreme caution as the likelihood of severe weather conditions remains high.
The Minister is worried about the current bad weather, which is characterized by wildfires and severe rains that are hitting most provinces.
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“The Minister urges communities across the country to be extra cautious as the potential for further inclement and windy weather conditions remains high,” the statement read.
The appropriate disaster management centres have been instructed by Nkadimeng to initiate relief and response procedures in order to guarantee the preservation of life through their rescue and recovery efforts.
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What harm has the severe weather conditions done?
Up until now, there have been large floods in the Western and Eastern Cape, which have severely harmed both infrastructure and property.
“Sadly, several communities have been displaced and some roads are inaccessible, which is detrimentally affecting lives and livelihoods.”
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS), in particular for the Western and Eastern Cape, has been issuing high alert early warnings, which the department claims it has taken note of.
Among the worst-affected places are the City of Cape Town, the Garden Route, the Central Karoo District, the West Coast District, Theewaterskloof, Gugulethu, Sarah Baartman, and Nelson Mandela.
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“Based on the reports and the weather forecast for the next couple of days as predicted by the SAWS, communities must be extra vigilant, especially in coastal areas.”
Warnings have been extended for which provinces?
Warnings have also been extended for some parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga for 27 September 2023.
“The heavy rains are accompanied by strong winds which can lead to high tide, with the ocean’s waters creeping up the shore, thus endangering lives.”
