The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued several warnings for snow, heavy rain, and potential flooding for MONDAY till Wednesday.
SEVERAL WEATHER WARNINGS ISSUED – SNOW, RAIN AND COLD
According to the SAWS, a cloudy, chilly spell of persistent rainfall is anticipated for some of the japanese provinces within the days forward, pushed by a growing upper-air cut-off low system.
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“In particular, the eastern part of Eastern Cape is expected to experience a significant chance of heavy rain and flooding today and tomorrow, where Impact-Based Warnings are already in effect. KwaZulu-Natal, as well as Mpumalanga, are also included in the outlook for persistent rain.”
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The SAWS mentioned in the course of the coming days, this technique will additional deepen and intensify, forming a cut-off low over the southern and central inside.
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A LEVEL 5 WARNING IS ISSUED FOR DISRUPTIVE SNOWFALL
“Whilst much of the interior of the African subcontinent is currently rather dry, this system is expected to introduce a welcome rainy spell to some of the eastern provinces from Sunday onwards, through to the middle of this coming week. However, this system is expected to shift progressively eastwards, resulting in mostly clear, rain-free conditions by Thursday.”
It moreover warned that on Monday, within the Eastern Cape, the heavy rain warning is escalated from degree 5 to degree 6 (determine 3), whereas a broad degree 2 warning persists, spreading into KwaZulu-Natal.
“Sustained rainfall over a relatively large area will inevitably lead to the ground becoming saturated, resulting in overland runoff into river and stream systems, as well as heightening the risk of localised flooding. Under such circumstances, informal dwelling structures, especially those built of mud bricks will be particularly prone to sudden collapse.
“The public would also be well-advised to keep jackets and blankets close at hand, as the weather will remain very chilly over the abovementioned provinces.”
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THUNDERSNOW IS EXPECTED ON TUESDAY IN KZN, FREE STATE AND LESOTHO
Light snowfalls may be anticipated from Sunday over some of the upper peaks of Western Cape, spreading eastwards to incorporate the upper peaks of Eastern Cape in a single day.
“As the upper-air cut-off low intensifies, snowfall (as much as 20-30 cm depth) of a more significant and disruptive nature should be anticipated over the eastern peaks of the Lesotho Drakensberg mountains, as well as higher peaks of the Eastern Cape, in the Barkly East and Tiffindell areas on Monday night. A yellow level 5 warning is suggested for the disruptive snowfalls.”
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According to VoxWeather, thundersnow can also be potential on Monday into Tuesday over the Southern Free State, KwaZulu-Natal & Lesotho (Thundersnow – a thunderstorm that produces snow as a substitute of rain).”
THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED
These areas will likely be affected:
- Winterberg Mountain Range
- Sneeuberg Mountain Range
- South Drakenberg Mountain Range
- Swartberg Mountain Range
- Sutherland
- Beaufort West
- Graaff-Reinet
- Nieu-Bethesda
- Willowmore
- Uniondale
- Kokstad
- Underberg
- Harrismith
- Barkly East
- Molteno
Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) beforehand suggested the general public and small inventory farmers that loss of weak livestock and crops may be anticipated in these climate circumstances.
SMALL STOCK FARMERS SHOULD PROVIDE SHELTER FOR VULNERABLE LIVESTOCK
“The weak and frail may also be vulnerable since their bodies won’t be able to retain their heat as easily.”
“Small stock farmers should provide shelter for their vulnerable livestock and cover sensitive crops. Shelter, soup and blankets should be provided to the weak and frail where possible.”
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