By: Natasha Archary
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts that Limpopo and Mpumalanga are likely to be on Cyclone Freddy’s path of destruction.
More information about the impending cyclone will be released by the weather service on Thursday, 23 February.
However, judging from the tropical cyclone’s current projectory indicates that Limpopo and Mpumalanga may be directly affected by Freddy.
SAWS says that while KwaZulu-Natal which is currently being battered by thunderstorms and heavy rains, will not bare the brunt of Freddy, extremely heavy rain is going to affect the Vhembe and Mopani districts in Limpopo and Ehlanzeni in Mpumalanga.
“Heavy rainfall in the order of 200 to 400mm is possible, and this may result in widespread significant flooding. This after flooding occurred over the Lowveld and escarpment areas such as the Kruger National Park the last few weeks, may be catastrophic and cause prolonged and severe impacts.
It is expected that Freddy will affect the north-eastern parts of South Africa from early Saturday, 26 February and Monday, 27 February.”
🌧️The influence of severe tropical storm Freddy in South Africa 🌧️ (25 to 27 February 2023). pic.twitter.com/dYAXpFtDKf
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 22, 2023
🌧️ The influence of severe tropical storm Freddy in South Africa 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/Z1AeWxW3L1
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 22, 2023
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