Ladysmith – Heavy rains and flood warnings after Cyclone Dineo – is there a link?
This brings a sigh of relief to Ladysmith residents, as drought conditions are still in place
Speaking to weather experts, they say “No”…
The heavy rain Ladysmith is having is not due to Cyclone Dineo, and Dineo is long gone.
The wet, rainy weather set in yesterday morning and should stay with us until tomorrow, and maybe into Wednesday.
The rain we are currently having is due to moist tropical air from the north west, which is bringing rain to the eastern and central parts of the country.
Latest flood warning: Weather update: Heavy rain has Public Safety on their toes, as river and streams risk flooding
Possible flooding: Spioenkop Dam flood warning: Officials have warned that the Tugela River may burst its banks
Weather update: Heavy rain: Low-lying areas are at risk as SA Weather Service issues flood warning in 5 provinces, including KZN
Also read:Â Warning: Bad road conditions surrounding Ladysmith
Also read:Â Cold and wet weather for Ladysmith
Today, Ladysmith has an 80% chance of rain (which we’re having), as well as tomorrow, but should subside by Wednesday.
The rain from yesterday into today has already brought 40mm and that number will continue to increase.
While this brings a sigh of relief to Ladysmith residents, with drought conditions still in place, the risk of floods in low lying areas has increase with the SA Weather Service issuing flood warnings for parts of KZN.
The Drakensberg had very heavy rainfall and the rivers were seen bursting their banks in several places.
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