Watch: Severe thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Mpumalanga
A storm that hit Middelburg this morning caused much destruction – a video and photos captured the power of the rain, hail and wind.
A severe thunderstorm promised for Middelburg in Mpumalanga yesterday, by the South African Weather Service, made its arrival early this morning, bringing down trees and causing multiple road closures.
Motorists are warned that the N11 (Loskop) between the Protea intersection and the Harry Gwala turn-off has been partially blocked off after the copse of pine trees lining both sides of the road was mowed down by strong winds.
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Numerous pine trees have snapped, with branches lying in the left-hand lane headed towards Groblersdal.
The Parks Department is at the scene to clear the road.
Middelburg is littered with felled trees all over.
Trees have fallen over in Sipres Street, and multiple trees have fallen over in Dennesig, with part of Steve Biko also blocked off.
Tosca’s parking is also littered with a fallen tree.
Motorists are advised to drive with utmost caution as heavy rainfall continues to pour down.
Hail also swept across large parts of Middelburg from 05:00.
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