Zuko Komisa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has predicted that heavy showers will return to parts of South Africa this week.
The meteorological service issued a statement on Sunday, warning populations in low-lying areas and flat plains to brace themselves for disruptive rain in South Africa’s central and eastern regions from 16 February to 19 February 2025.
“Motorists and pedestrians should be extra cautious where roads are slippery and/or visibility is affected. These conditions with cloudy to overcast skies are expected across South Africa along with subregions of ordinary showers and thundershowers.
“The rainfall accumulation is expected to be in the region of 20 to 50 millimetres (mm). Daytime temperatures in these regions are also expected to be cool. The transport of moist tropical air from continental low over Botswana is the main source of the current cloudy and showery conditions,” SAWS said in a statement.
To ensure safety and preparedness, the following precautions are advised:
- Avoid crossing flooded roads or swollen streams.
- Move to higher ground if rising water levels are observed.
- Refrain from travelling on bridges or roads in low-lying areas, which are particularly vulnerable to flooding.
- Adherence to these guidelines can significantly reduce risks and help ensure public safety during this period of adverse weather conditions.
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