Freak waves hit Gordon’s Bay and lead to heavy floods. Image: Twitter @pmcafrica
WATCH: Floods in Devon AND Southern Africa!
Floods have also been spotted in other parts of the world, including a video of the UK that looks pretty similar to SA the past few days.
Freak waves hit Gordon’s Bay and lead to heavy floods. Image: Twitter @pmcafrica
Floods and high-tides have been in the news headlines, with venues like the Brass Bell Restaurant especially affected as this video shows.
More extreme weather conditions have been predicted for South Africans, but the weather isn’t unique to this part of the continent. Floods have also been spotted in other parts of the world, including a video of conditions in the United Kingdom that looks pretty similar to SA the past few days.
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Watch the video of EXTREME weather conditions, and stay safe no matter where you’re reading this from.
Flood and tide warnings for South Africa
The South African Weather Service has issued continuous weather warnings against floods and high-tides: areas like the City of Cape Town, Hermanus, and Cape Agulhas are under special watch according to their website guide for weather warnings.
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People are advised to avoid adverse weather conditions, and monitor weather reports for their area.
Be especially careful when attempting to travel during these extreme weather conditions, according to SA Government resources.
WATCH: Floods in Devon and South Africa
It’s not just Southern Africa that has reported flooding and high-tides.
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Other parts of the world are also experiencing the same extreme weather conditions right now, including the town of Devon in the United Kingdom.
Watch footage of flooding in Dawlish, UK thanks to YouTube user Bugs & Beasties (@bugsandbeasties).
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Luckily, the BBC Weather Report predicts clearer weather in Dawlish with no more than “light winds” for the next few days.
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