WEATHER UPDATE: Heavy downpours and flooding for KZN – SAWS
SAWS issued a warning, while the Department of Education wants learners sent home if not writing exams.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for parts of KwaZulu-Natal today (November 14).
“Severe thunderstorms with a possibility of damaging winds and heavy downpours leading to flooding,” read the tweet by the service.
Watch:14/11/2019 12h00 TO:14/11/2019 23h00 Severe Thunderstorms- with a possibility of damaging winds and heavy downpours leading to flooding are expected over most parts of KZN today.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 14, 2019
A recent report by SAWS revealed thunderstorms already experienced over the western parts of the province, were moving eastwards.
“Expect a wet day in the eastern parts of South Africa. Heavy rain possible along the coastal areas and adjacent interior of KZN tomorrow (Friday, November 15).”
Morning satellite image (14 November 2019). Thunderstorms already visible over western KZN moving eastwards. Expect a wet day in the eastern parts of South Africa. Heavy rain possible along the coastal areas and adjacent interior of KZN tomorrow (Friday). pic.twitter.com/fcOdjaGJPJ
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 14, 2019
The Department of Education in KZN has also issued a memorandum to all schools, ahead of predicted bad weather conditions.
“All learners who are not writing examinations today, (November 14) must be released immediately to go home due to predicted bad weather conditions. Those who are writing must continue with their planned sessions and released immediately after finishing,” read the statement.
The department further advised parents to fetch their children to ensure a safe return home.
— KZN Education (@DBE_KZN) November 14, 2019
Tips to stay safe in inclement weather conditions:
Seeing that the thunderstorm season is upon us, here is a reminder of the difference between normal and severe thunderstorms.
REMEMBER: When thunder roars, go indoors! #BeWeatherSMART @_ArriveAlive @N3Route @huisgenoot @landbou @GrainSA @AgriSAOfficial @FarmersWeeklySA pic.twitter.com/0V9d2DrqX2— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 3, 2019
