Weather Limpopo

The SA Weather Service has issued several weather warnings for Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Image: Pixabay

Several weather WARNINGS issued for Limpopo and Mpumalanga

The SA Weather Service has issued several weather warnings for Mpumalanga and Limpopo due to the effects of overland depression, Freddy

Weather Limpopo

The SA Weather Service has issued several weather warnings for Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Image: Pixabay

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued orange level 5 and yellow level 2 weather warnings for Limpopo and Mpumalanga today, 25 February.

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Several weather warnings issued

Freddy, an overland depression, will remain in Mozambique while significantly weakening.

The eastern parts of Limpopo will still experience expected rainfall and the SAWS issued an orange level 5 weather warning for the area.

The extreme rainfall amounts indicated earlier this week are no longer favorable.

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The extreme northeastern parts may expect heavier falls of 40-70 mm.

The SAWS will provide updates during the week.

Impacts:

Flooding of roads and settlements, both formal and informal.

Disruptions to traffic flow due to major roads being closed.

Danger to life due to fast flowing streams and rivers.

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Yellow level 2 for the area

The SAWS issued another yellow level 2 weather warning for severe rain in Limpopo.

The warning is likely to cause localised flooding in susceptible informal settlements, low-lying roads, and bridges, as well as low-lying areas.

The pooling of water on the roads and reduced visibility is expected to create poor driving conditions.

Additionally, travel times may be increased due to localized rockfalls and mudslides.

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Level 2 weather warning for Mpumalanga

Freddy will remain in Mozambique at this stage and is not expected to significantly affect Mpumalanga.

Earlier rainfall forecasts are not favourable anymore. Lighter rainfall is expected at this stage with minor impacts still possible.

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Impacts:

  • Localised flooding of susceptible settlements or low-lying roads
  • Difficult driving conditions due to wet roads or pooling of water on roads with possible minor vehicle accidents
  • Difficult driving conditions on dirt roads
  • Closure of roads crossing low water bridges

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