The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of possible severe thunderstorms which could cause localised flooding in parts of Gauteng, the North West, Mpumalanga, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo on Monday.
Saws forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela told TimesLIVE on Monday there is also a possibility of hailstorms, which could be experienced in parts of Gauteng on Monday afternoon.
“Flash floods and heavy rainfall are expected in the afternoon and might cause flooding in low-lying areas and informal settlements,” Thobela said.
Thunderstorms with showers and isolated showers are expected to continue for the rest of the week in most parts of the country.
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Severe storms expected in Gauteng, other parts of the country on Monday
It will be a wet week in most parts of South Africa, weather service warns
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The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of possible severe thunderstorms which could cause localised flooding in parts of Gauteng, the North West, Mpumalanga, the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo on Monday.
Saws forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela told TimesLIVE on Monday there is also a possibility of hailstorms, which could be experienced in parts of Gauteng on Monday afternoon.
“Flash floods and heavy rainfall are expected in the afternoon and might cause flooding in low-lying areas and informal settlements,” Thobela said.
Thunderstorms with showers and isolated showers are expected to continue for the rest of the week in most parts of the country.
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