The SA Weather Services (SAWS) has issued high-level weather WARNINGS for heavy rain and flooding expected across South Africa TODAY.
WEATHER WARNING: HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING EXPECTED ACROSS SA
It warned of widespread flooding of roads and settlements and damage to bridges.
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Displacement of affected communities and danger to life due to fast-flowing deep water is also possible.
IF POSSIBLE, STAY INDOORS AND OFF THE ROADS
“If possible, stay indoors and off the roads, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles.”
the SAWS said.
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An orange level 5 warning is in place on Wednesday for disruptive rain in the following parts of South Africa.
A LEVEL 5 WEATHER WARNING IS IN PLACE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Here is a list of the affected parts:
Umhlabuyalingana / Mbazwana
Jozini / Makatini
Umhlabuyalingana / Mbazwana
uPhongolo
eDumbe / Paulpietersburg
Abaqulusi / Vryheid/Abaqulusi
Nongoma
Mtubatuba / Riverview
Nkandla
uMlalazi / Eshowe
uMhlathuze / Richards Bay / Kwa Mbonambi
uMlalazi / Eshowe
Mandeni / Mandini
Maphumulo
Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
Mkhambathini / Camperdown
Umdoni / Dumisa/Pennington
Umzumbe / St Faith’s (Cathula)
Ray Nkonyeni / Paddock / Margate
“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.
“In rural areas protect/relocate animals to a safe place on higher ground.”
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MOTORIST HAVE BEEN WARNED TO TAKE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING
The SAWS warned motorists to take caution when traveling or avoid traveling as roads may be flooded, with potholes being filled with water, and there may be sinkholes.
Meanwhile, a high-level 4 warning has also been issued for disruptive rain in the following parts of South Africa on Wednesday:
eMadlangeni / Utrecht
Msinga / Pomeroy
Umvoti / Greytown
uMngeni / Howick
Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
Alfred Duma – Ladysmith / Ladysmith
Inkosi Langalibalele – Sobabili / Sobabili/Goodhom
Umzimkhulu
Greater Kokstad / Kokstad
Ubuhlebezwe / Ixopo
MUD-BASED HOUSED WILL POSSIBLY BE DAMAGED
It warned that damage to mud-based houses is possible.
“In rural areas, move livestock to higher grounds.”
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