Heavy rains forecast for Tuesday

Disruptive rains are expected to hit parts of KwaZulu-Natal this (Tuesday) afternoon, set to affect areas over uMkhanyakude, eastern Zululand and eastern King Cetshwayo districts.

This according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS) which has further warned of very cold temperatures across the majority of South Africa, lasting well into the coming weekend.

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Today’s heavy rains could lead to localised flooding of susceptible formal and informal settlements, and damage to mud-based houses. Motorists are urged to take care on the wet roads.

The drop in temperatures follows a cold front that moved over the eastern parts of the country on Sunday, sustained by the development of a cut-off low pressure system over the south-eastern parts of the country.

‘Over KZN, temperatures are expected to drop significantly, especially over the extreme western parts, in the Harry Gwala, uMgungundlovu and uThukela district municipalities.

‘Snowfall is likely in the Drakensberg mountains today into Wednesday, with significant snowfall (10 – 15cm) expected over the Lesotho region.

‘Consequently, Sani Pass may be temporarily closed owing to snowfall,’ the SAWS said.

KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Sipho Hlomuka has called upon residents across the province to exercise extreme vigilance.

‘We are appealing to all communities in the areas that are expected to receive significant snowfall to be vigilant and to postpone any unnecessary trips,’ said Hlomuka.

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