According to the Mpumalanga Disaster Management Centre, severe thunderstorms with possible heavy downpours, flooding and hail are expected over the Highveld and could reach Mbombela.
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Flash floods have already hit Badplaas which will influence the downstream area of Nkomazi. There is currently a 3-stage weather system moving from Victor Khanye to Nkomazi Local Municipality.
Rain predictions indicate a 80-100% chance of rain over most parts of Mpumalanga until Sunday.
The Provincial Outbreak Response Teams with their various groupings are also on high alert to monitor waterborne disease increases.
Current general rain forecast for the next few days are as follows: 11 Nov:80%, 12 Nov: 60%, 13 Nov:60%, 14 Nov:30-60 per cent , 15 Nov: 30 per cent
All diving and rescue teams have been requested to be on stand-by.
