Heavy downpours forecast for Mpumalanga and Limpopo on Sunday

Residents of Mpumalanga and Limpopo are warned to remain cautious and avoid flooded areas as heavy downpours are expected on Sunday.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall in parts of both provinces.

Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane said that the rain may lead to localised flooding on vulnerable roads, settlements, and low-lying areas.

“Cloudy and cool weather conditions are expected over the north-eastern parts of the country with scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers. The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for the substantive rainfall that may lead to localised flooding across the entire province of Limpopo and the northern parts of Mpumalanga.”