Emergency services in KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert after the SA Weather Service issued a warning of strong winds, hail and severe lightning expected for large parts of the province.
The SA Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are expected over the western, Midlands and northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal from Tuesday afternoon. Stock photo.Emergency services in KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert after the SA Weather Service issued a warning about strong winds, hail and severe lightning expected for large parts of the province.
Affected areas include the districts of uMgungundlovu, Harry Gwala, uMzinyathi, uThukela, Zululand, Amajuba, iLembe and King Cetshwayo. “Severe lightning can possibly result in localised fire incidents, injuries to humans and livestock. Localised damage to vehicles due to hail and heavy downpours [which] may lead to flooding of roads and low-lying bridges,” it said.
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