A stage 9 warning for THUNDERSTORMS and floods was issued for TODAY in these parts of South Africa.
THE LEVEL 9 WARNING IS IN PLACE FROM MIDDAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) mentioned widespread flooding of roads, settlements, and bridges is feasible.
“Some of the impacts include danger to life due to fast-flowing deep water, widespread displacement of communities, widespread and prolonged damaged disruption to essential service (Water, electricity, and communication systems).”
‘STAY INDOORS AND OFF THE ROADS’
It suggested the general public to remain indoors and off the roads and keep away from crossing rivers and swollen streams the place water is above their ankles.
“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level.”
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THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE LEVEL 9 WARNING
The following areas will probably be affected by the Level 9 climate warning for Disruptive Rain:
- Umhlabuyalingana / Mbazwana
- Big Five Hlabisa – Hluhluwe / Hluhluwe
- Mtubatuba / Riverview
- uMhlathuze / Richards Bay / Kwa Mbonambi
- uMlalazi / Eshowe
- KwaDukuza / KwaDukusa/Stanger
- Ndwedwe
- Mkhambathini / Camperdown
- uMshwathi / New Hanover
- Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
A LEVEL 5 WEATHER WARNING FOR DISRUPTIVE RAIN
A stage 5 climate warning was additionally issued for the next areas:
- Bushbuckridge
- Thaba Chweu / Sabie
- Mbombela – Sabie / Whiteriver / Mbombela
- Nkomazi / Skukuza
- eDumbe / Paulpietersburg
- Dannhauser
- Alfred Duma – Ladysmith / Ladysmith
- Nquthu / Nqutu
- Ulundi
- Okhahlamba / Royal National Park
- Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
- Alfred Duma – Indaka / Ekuvukeni
- Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
- Ingwe / Donnybrook
- Matatiele
- Mhlontlo / Tsolo
- Sakhisizwe / Elliot
- Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
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“If trapped in a car throughout a flood, abandon it and climb to larger floor. Move valuables to a secure place above the anticipated flood stage in buildings. In rural areas, shield/relocate animals to a secure place on larger floor.
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SAWS
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MEANWHILE, A LEVEL 2 WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR THESE AREAS
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Meanwhile, a stage 2 climate warning for Disruptive Rain was additionally issued for these areas for Thursday:
- Greater Giyani / Giyani
- Ba-Phalaborwa
- Greater Letaba / Mooketsi
- Greater Tzaneen / Tzaneen
- Polokwane
- Mogalakwena / Mokopane
- Lephalale
- Thabazimbi
- Bela-Bela
- Modimolle/Mookgopong – Mookgopong / Mookgopong
- Ephraim Mogale / Marble Hall
- Emakhazeni / Machadodorp
- Msukaligwa / Ermelo
- Lekwa / Standerton
- Phumelela / Warden
- Mafube / Mafube/Frankfort
- Phumelela / Warden
- Nketoana / Reitz
- Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
- Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
- Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
- Senqu / Barkly East
- Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
- Emalahleni / Lady Frere
The SAWS suggested the general public to take obligatory precautions to safe their properties.
” Localised harm to mud-based homes or constructions is feasible.”
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