Cape Town – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across eastern parts of South Africa over the next week, with predicted accumulations of 70–150 mm in areas such as Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State, Limpopo, and North West.
“Eastern South Africa is expected to experience increased rainfall over the next week, with numerical models predicting between 70 – 150 mm of accumulated rainfall in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern Free State, eastern parts of North West, and the western and southern areas of Limpopo,” SAWS said on Tuesday.
MEDIA RELEASE: Widespread rainfall possible over the eastern provinces of South Africa for the week of 18 to 24 December 2024
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— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) December 17, 2024
This raises the risk of localised flooding, hail, and damaging winds.
Temperatures are expected to cool in these regions, providing relief from recent heatwaves.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast for Thursday, with widespread rain in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga.
On Friday, scattered showers are likely in northeastern areas, while drought conditions persist in the central interior.
The public is urged to stay updated via SAWS platforms and to exercise caution during the adverse weather.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
