More heavy rain, localised flooding expected this week
The public is urged and encouraged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.
MORE wet weather, localised flooding, snow and thunderstorms are expected in large parts of the country this weekend, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said yesterday.
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In a press release issued yesterday, the weather services said KwaZulu-Natal, in particular, should be on high alert for localised flooding.
“Due to the pre-existing condition of water-saturated soils in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, SAWS said rainfall amounts exceeding 20mm are likely to lead to localised flooding. Residents are urged to take the necessary precautions to prepare for such conditions, ” said the weather bureau.
“Bitterly cold conditions are expected to move in over the western and southern parts of the country during Thursday, spreading to the central and eastern parts by Friday and Saturday.”
“Maximum temperatures are not expected to exceed 14°C over the interior of the country, with maximum temperatures barely able to reach 8°C over the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape, the south-western high ground of KwaZulu-Natal and the south-eastern and extreme southern Free State during Friday and Saturday. Small stock farmers should be advised of these conditions and take the necessary precautions,” said the weather office.
Limpopo and Mpumalanga and the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal can expect rainy conditions to continue during Sunday.
The weather will start to clear from Monday onwards, with warmer conditions expected from midday.
The SA Weather Service said it will continue to monitor any further developments relating to this weather system and will issue subsequent updates as required.
For more information visit www.saweatherservice.co.za
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