Weather desk predicts severe thunderstorms for parts of Zululand region

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms set to affect parts of Zululand today (Sunday).

According to the weather desk, the warning is valid from 3pm to 11pm.

Areas in the Zululand region that are set to be affected are Hluhluwe, Hlabisa, Jozini, Mandeni, Maphumulo, Mtubatuba, Nongoma, Mthonjaneni, Nkandla, uMlalazi, Ulundi and uMhlabuyalingana.

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Residents of these parts should brace themselves for scattered showers and thundershowers which are predicted to be accompanied by damaging winds, excessive lightning, heavy downpours and hail.

Potential impacts include:
•     Damage to infrastructure, settlements, vehicles and livestock

•     Injuries to life owing to lightning

•     Possible disruption to municipal and other essential services

•     Flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges

Drivers are urged to take extreme caution when travelling and, where possible, are advised to avoid bridges in low-lying areas.

As a precaution, place outdoor activities on hold and stay indoors as the potential excessive lightning, hail and flooding could result in injury or even death, warns the weather service.

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