Cape Town – A tornado in Montana, north of Pretoria, has caused widespread damage to buildings, homes, and vehicles.
Emergency services reported that roofs were torn off, trees uprooted, and homes flooded, leading to evacuations.
Disaster management officials are assessing the impact and assisting affected families.
MULTIPLE BUILDINGS DAMAGED BY A TORNADO IN MONTANA@CityTshwane
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department has deployed emergency response teams consisting of firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Operations Division and other officials from the Disaster Risk Management… pic.twitter.com/oWMbC1CFKM
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) February 18, 2025