THE thunder has started rumbling in Empangeni as bad weather makes its way up the north coast, having swept over the southern regions.

As at 1pm today (Monday), a bad thunderstorm with hail was reported from the Pietermaritzburg area, leaving the city and surrounds looking as if snow had fallen.

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Strong winds were also reported, making driving dangerous, especially considering the wet roads.

While the SA Weather Service’s level 2 alert for severe thunderstorms does not include the King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude or Zululand districts, residents are nevertheless urged to take care on wet roads.

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