Pretoria:According to South African Government News Agency, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning about severe thunderstorms expected to affect various parts of the country. These storms are predicted to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, hail, and excessive lightning on Tuesday.
The areas most at risk include North West, Gauteng, the Mpumalanga Highveld, south-western Limpopo, the northern Free State, and the far north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape. The adverse weather could lead to localized damage to settlements, infrastructure, roads, and bridges, as well as potential flooding in low-lying areas.
SAWS has specifically noted that showers and thundershowers are anticipated across Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Limpopo, with severe storms likely in the Mpumalanga Highveld, south-western Limpopo, and Gauteng. These conditions could result in large amounts of small hail, strong winds, and heavy downpours.
The weather service emphasizes the importance of staying informed through official forecasts and warnings, as more updates will be provided as the situation develops. The public is cautioned against relying on unauthorized or unverified information sources and sharing unconfirmed reports.