Severe weather warnings issued for Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
A Level 6 disruptive snow warning has been issued for parts of the Eastern Cape, with major traffic disruptions, threats to livelihoods and the possibility of some communities becoming temporarily inaccessible as a cold front and cut-off low affect several provinces.
Severe weather warnings have been issued for Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, with potential disruptions to travel and services from Monday into Tuesday. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive snow in Chris Hani District and several other municipalities in the Eastern Cape, as well as Yellow Level 4 warnings for damaging winds and waves along the KwaZulu-Natal coast.
A separate Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow covers parts of the Eastern Cape, western KwaZulu-Natal, and the eastern and southern Free State. Residents are advised to take precautions, particularly when travelling, and emergency response units have been placed on high alert.
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