Brace yourself for approaching cold front

A week of very cold temperatures is expected across the majority of South Africa, starting from today (Monday) and continuing well into the week. 

The SA Weather Service reported that cold temperatures will follow in the wake of a cold front that moved over the eastern parts of the country on Sunday evening, sustained by the development of a cut-off low pressure system over the south-eastern parts of the country.

Over the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), temperatures are expected to drop significantly tomorrow (Tuesday), especially over the extreme western parts (in the Harry Gwala, uMgungundlovu and uThukela district municipalities).

Similar to the Eastern Cape and Free State impacts, snowfall is likely in the KZN Drakensberg Mountains tomorrow into Wednesday, with significant snowfall (10 – 15 cm) expected over the Lesotho region. Consequently, the Sani pass may be temporarily closed due to snowfall.

There is also a possibility of disruptive rain over the north-eastern parts of KZN tomorrow afternoon into evening, leading to possible localised flooding of susceptible formal/informal settlements or roads, minor vehicle accidents due to unsafe driving conditions as well as localised damage to mud-based houses.

Areas over uMkhanyakude, eastern Zululand and eastern King Cetshwayo district municipalities are likely to be particularly affected.

The South African Weather Service will continue to monitor any further developments relating to this weather system and will issue subsequent updates as required.

Furthermore, the public are urged and encouraged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.

Updated information in this regard will regularly be available at www.weathersa.co.za as well as via the SA Weather Service Twitter account @SAWeatherService 

For technical and weather enquiries: National Forecasting Centre call on 012 367 6041.

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