Disaster teams monitoring severe weather conditions across SA
Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to exercise extreme caution
A cold front sweeping across South Africa has left residents struggling to stay warm as snowfall blankets parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape. Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal are closely monitoring the hazardous weather conditions, especially in the snow-affected regions and Midlands. The provincial Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has not yet assessed the full damage, but rain is expected on Tuesday.
Roads remain open but are wet and treacherous, and residents are advised to limit travel and remain indoors until the snow thaws. Disaster management teams are on standby to assist those in need.
Gauteng residents are being urged to prepare for potential rainfall and plummeting temperatures, with temperatures dropping to as low as three to four degrees in some areas. Wet roads and cold conditions could pose dangers to motorists, pedestrians and vulnerable communities. The province is also concerned about residents using alternative heating methods and advises prioritizing safety above all else.
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