Dust and brown storm clouds cover Upington
Upington is a town located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, on the banks of the Orange River.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned of severe thunderstorms over parts of Gauteng over the weekend.
The downpours hit the province on Friday afternoon, but in the Northern Cape, a dust storm appeared – covering the town of Upington.
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Residents and social media users shared pictures of the dramatic storm - which looked like a scene from a movie!
Taken by Geraldine Basson
— Storm Report SA (@StormReportSA1) November 21, 2020
In Upington pic.twitter.com/ocJ3q5MR9a
Absolutely amazing pictures taken in Upington earlier.
— Storm Report SA (@StormReportSA1) November 21, 2020
Taken by Heibré-Ann Coetzee pic.twitter.com/h4Mz1uzfSG
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