SAWS issues disruptive rain warning for parts of Limpopo
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has predicted rainfall of between 50mm - 100mm in the affected areas
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LIMPOPO – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain over the north and north-east parts of Limpopo as the outer bands of tropical depression Ana move over the escarpment and lowveld regions.
The warning commenced at 17:00 on Wednesday (January 26) and is expected to continue into Thursday (January 27) until 10:00.
The service warned of heavy downpours across parts of the Capricorn, Vhembe and Mopani districts.
Limpopo Today 's Weather overview: 27.1.2022 pic.twitter.com/FfovxKCMC8
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 27, 2022
Localized flooding of susceptible formal/informal settlements or roads, low-lying areas and bridges can be expected.
The service warned residents in the affected areas to off the roads and to not cross swollen rivers and streams.
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