SAWS issues wet weather warning from Sunday

The wet weather conditions are expected to last until well into the week.

The affected provinces are the North West, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the southern parts of Mpumalanga and Gauteng.

Forecaster Samkelisiwe Thwala has warned motorists returning home after the holidays that low-water bridges may overflow, creating strong currents that could sweep away vehicles, posing a risk of loss of life and property.

“The rainfall distribution is anticipated to remain scattered to widespread along the central and eastern part of the country. These conditions will be most likely to be accompanied by the persistence of disruptive rainfall and localized flooding.”

Meanwhile, in KwaZulu-Natal, the Weather Service issued an advisory for high temperatures and discomfort- from today to tomorrow, with temperatures in Maritzburg and Richards Bay expected to reach a high of 40 degrees. 

Durban's expected to reach 35 degrees, Ladysmith 36, and Ulundi 38. 

Forecaster Ayanda Nsele has advised on how to avoid the heat.

"The expected temperatures coupled with humidity - along the coast you can expect heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and an increased likelihood of wildfires. Stay clear of sun exposure, hydrate as much as possible as well as wear protective clothing."

The SA Weather Service issued a Yellow Level One warning for severe thunderstorms with strong damaging winds, hail, and heavy downpours over the southwestern parts of KZN on Sunday.

A Yellow Level Four warning has been issued for disruptive rainfall leading to flooding, damage to infrastructure, and mud-based houses over parts of the province from Sunday afternoon until Monday.

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