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Severe thunderstorms expected in KZN on Sunday

KwaZulu-Natal urged to brace for severe thunderstorms this afternoon as SA Weather Service issues level 4 warning

Severe thunderstorms are expected across KZN this (Sunday) afternoon until the evening.

The SA Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 warning for parts of the province including the Zululand region.

“A shortwave trough is expected to pass over the country with a surface trough deepening into the central interior.

“As a result, scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to become severe over most parts of KZN, and will be accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail,” the SAWS said.

Possible impact:

  • Flooding of roads and bridges
  • Hail and fast-flowing water/streams
  • Major travel disruptions
  • Damage or loss of infrastructure and settlements

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Gugu Myeni

Gugu is a senior business reporter and digital content co-ordinator at the Zululand Observer, and holds a qualification in journalism. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the media field at both national and community level.
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