SAWS Issues Yellow Level 2 Warning for Severe Thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal

• The South African Weather Service warned residents of KwaZulu-Natal to expect a 60% chance of rainfall in the province
• A Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued, and a weather forecaster warned motorists to be cautious as they might be affected by the wet conditions
• South Africans expressed how weary they have grown of the wet conditions and complained about its continuation

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather and natural disaster-related incidents at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News.

KWAZULU-NATAL—The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for KwaZulu-Natal. Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the province on 15 January 2025.

SAWS issues Yellow Level 2

According to SABC News, a 60% chance of scattered rainfall across the KZN province accompanied by thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Majuba Districts and some parts of Umzinyathi and Zululand districts. Forecaster Wiseman Dlamini has cautioned motorists to be careful as roads are expected to be congested for the first day of school.

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South Africans weighed down

South Africans commenting on Facebook complained about the continuous downpour.

Siyabonga Ayanda said:

"We are tired now. It's worse as it is now in Newcastle, yet we don't have running water on our taps."

Welcome Mudau asked:

"What did this nation do to deserve this?

Olebogeng Nkagiseng Legote said:

"The schoolkids must stay safe."

Dlokovu Mayaka Zn said:

"Yoh, we are tired now."

Mohammed Gadhu said:

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Source: Briefly News