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Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are fore-casted across South Africa, leading to localised flooding and infrastructure damage. Disaster management teams are responding to recent incidents in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
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Severe weather warnings have been issued for KwaZulu-Natal as heavy rainfall of up to 100mm is expected, leading to potential flooding and disruptions across the province.
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Severe thunderstorms hit KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in heavy rainfall, flooding, and a Yellow Level 2 warning from the South African Weather Service.
Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds are forecasted for KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, the Western Cape, and the Northern Cape with potential localised flooding and infrastructure damage.
Recent heavy rainfall has significantly increased dam levels across KwaZulu-Natal, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation to urge residents to exercise caution during potential flooding.
Recent torrential rains in South Africa have led to a significant rise in dam levels, with the Vaal Dam showing a remarkable increase from 24. 3% to 50. 53%, prompting the Department of Water and Sanitation to urge caution among residents.
The SA Weather Service briefly explains the recent heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal following a string of disruptive rain warnings.
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SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal, predicting damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain, with localised flooding expected.
Severe weather in KZN leads to a tragic incident where a six-year-old boy dies after being struck by lightning and suffering injuries from a collapsed rondavel house, prompting local authorities to issue warnings and support affected families.
Severe weather in KZN leads to a tragic incident where a six-year-old boy dies after being struck by lightning and suffering injuries from a collapsed rondavel house, prompting local authorities to issue warnings and support affected families.
KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for severe weather conditions as the SA Weather Service issued an Orange level 5 warning for disruptive rain, leading to potential flooding and power outages across the province.
Persistent heavy rainfall has seen an increase in road accidents in KZN while several areas have been affected by electricity outages
Four KwaZulu-Natal areas recorded temperatures above 40°C on Saturday.
KwaZulu-Natal faces severe weather conditions as the SA Weather Service issues an Orange level 8 warning. Residents urged to prepare for potential widespread flooding, with rainfall exceeding 150mm expected in 24 hours. Disaster management teams placed on high alert across the province.
Rainfall amounts in excess of 120mm are expected in places over eastern KZN on Monday, the South African Weather Service said
Four KwaZulu-Natal areas recorded temperatures above 40°C on Saturday.