Cape Town – Disaster management teams are on high alert across South Africa following rain warnings from the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
KwaZulu-Natal has been issued an orange level 8 warning for disruptive rain and flooding along the coast, with additional warnings for other regions.
KZN Cogta MEC urges residents to be cautious as level 8 disruptive rains expected from Sunday to Wednesday https://t.co/2qWaW2Kn8C#ArriveAlive #DisruptiveRains #KZN @SAWeatherServic pic.twitter.com/hAVe7ez7nv
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) January 5, 2025
Several areas in KwaZulu-Natal, including Ethekwini, Hluhluwe, and KwaDukuza, are expected to be affected by the storms.
Gauteng and parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the Free State are also under orange and yellow level warnings.
Storms in Welkom, Free State, on Sunday caused significant damage to homes, schools, and businesses.
@SAWeatherServic https://t.co/VCVkSO1uE0
— Lehlohonolo (Thee weather prophet🌧). (@hlonithobela) January 5, 2025
Emergency teams are assessing the damage and prioritising the restoration of essential services.
Residents are urged to report damage and exercise caution.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
