Today's weather: Cloudy skies and rain expected across parts of SA as KZN braces for severe weather
The weather service warns of flooding, snow and coastal wind risks as a cut-off low brings cold, wet conditions across several provinces.
- The South African Weather Service issued severe weather warnings for the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, forecasting heavy rain and light snow from Tuesday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 29.
- A cut-off low weather system driving cold, wet conditions across the region prompted the alerts, with conditions expected to clear from the west by Thursday, July 30.
- Authorities issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rain and an Orange Level 5 warning for disruptive snow, signaling potential flooding and infrastructure damage.
- In the eThekwini region, officials urged residents to take precautions as a Level 4 disruptive rain warning took effect, with the City's Disaster Management Centre reachable at 031 361 0000.
- Motorists and residents in flood-prone areas should reduce speed, exercise extreme caution, and avoid unnecessary travel until the weather system passes later this week.
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