A major flood warning issued in South Africa by the SA Weather Service starts tomorrow (Saturday 6 April) and affects these areas …
A flood warning issued in South Africa has been issued for the next four days. Here’s more … Image: File/FotorA flood warning issued in South Africa has been issued for the next four days. Here’s more … Image: File/FotorPlenty of heavy rain across Mzansi is forecast. Graphic: SA Weather Service
The SAWS warns that an intense cut-off low system will bring severe rain and thundershowers to many areas of the country. Basically, following many months of heatwaves and low rain, Mzansi is about to have the mother of all storms. So, strap in. The concern, however, is that the last cut-off low of this magnitude in 2023 brought with it widespread flooding and destruction.
Cooler temperatures are expected to take hold from tomorrow . This is while the cut-off low positions itself off the West Coast of the country. On Sunday, it will move inland into the Northern Cape, bringing rain. And by Monday it will reach the wider Western Cape. Finally exiting the Southern Coast on Tuesday 9 April.Illustration of the system approaching South Africa. Graphic: File
The similarities between this cut-off low and the one that brought widespread flooding to the Western Cape and Overberg last year are uncanny. And no one should underestimate the severity of the incoming weather. As a result, the SAWS urges the public to take all necessary precautions. Stay indoors, off the roads and avoid crossing bridges of swollen rivers in the rain.
Besides the flood warning issued in South Africa, the weather service says it is monitoring its Numeric Weather Predictions , too. This is due to the intensity and uncertainty of modelling such extreme weather. But it will keep the public updated in the coming hours. For reference, upwards ofBe sure to share your thoughts with our audience in the comments section below.
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