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The South African Weather Service has forecast snow over the Drakensberg and surrounding high-lying areas from Wednesday as a cut-off low system brings heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and a sharp drop in temperatures across the country.
Severe weather warnings for April 23 indicate a Level 4 alert in parts of the Free State and Eastern Cape, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail expected. Stay alert and take precautions as conditions may worsen.
The South African Weather Service has warned of rainy and stormy conditions over the Easter weekend, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and parts of the interior. While rain will ease on Thursday, wet weather is expected to return from Sunday into Monday, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans.
KwaZulu-Natal faces a level 4 weather warning from the South African Weather Services, with significant rainfall expected to disrupt daily life and pose risks to public safety.
Severe storms have devastated the Western Cape, leaving many residents in knee-deep water and prompting urgent calls for humanitarian aid from Gift of the Givers.
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy downpours across various provinces.
As torrential rain hits Cape Town, the city faces significant flooding, prompting urgent warnings and safety tips for residents.
Flooding has been reported across the City of Cape Town on Tuesday.
With predictions of below-normal rainfall for South Africa's winter 2025, experts warn of potential impacts on water storage and agriculture, while infrastructure departments prepare for challenges ahead.
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are set to hit KwaZulu-Natal this Sunday, prompting the South African Weather Service to issue a Yellow Level Warning. Residents are urged to prepare and stay safe.
South Africa braces for a cloudy weekend with scattered thundershowers across central and eastern regions, while Durban remains sunny at 28°C. The Northern Cape faces extremely high fire danger conditions amid varying regional forecasts
Saws is warning of severe thunderstorms for most areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
A severe downpour has caused three fatalities, extensive flooding and power outages across coastal regions, leaving communities grappling with the aftermath.
As KwaZulu-Natal grapples with severe weather, Eskom launches urgent restoration efforts to tackle widespread power outages.
KwaZulu-Natal faces continued threat as Level 6 weather warning remains in effect, with one fatality already confirmed and widespread flooding causing significant damage to infrastructure. Emergency teams are conducting mop-up operations while authorities urge residents to remain vigilant.
KwaZulu-Natal braces for potentially catastrophic weather as authorities upgrade warning to critical Level 6. Multiple municipalities face severe flooding risks, with essential services likely to be disrupted.
Severe thunderstorms and damaging winds are on the horizon for several South African provinces.
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for the Western Cape, predicting damaging winds of up to 90 km/h. Residents are urged to secure their belongings and stay vigilant against potential fire hazards.
Residents of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo are urged to prepare as these storms are expected to bring not only heavy rains but also strong damaging winds.
Social media was flooded with videos of flooded areas
Making the announcement, Saws spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe said the restoration of the aviation website was a crucial step towards restoring the full functionality of the service.
Heavy rains lead to the temporary closure of Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Tshwane, as emergency services respond to flooding across the region.
The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 5 warning for disruptive rain and potential flooding across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, with significant rainfall expected to impact multiple regions.
Emergency services deployed in Tshwane as tornado causes significant damage amid heavy rains.
The South African Weather Service has issued severe weather alerts for February 6, asstrong winds, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms are expected to impact multiple regions.