In South Africa, a start of winter with snow, storm and heavy rains led to road closures. The weather service also warned of floods and landslides.
The eastern provinces of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu -Natal are particularly affected: according to South African media reports, so much snow was reported in the region around Kokstad that various important transport connections -including the Fernstraße N2 -are impassable.
The South African weather authority called on the second highest level of warning for various municipalities in the province of Eastern Cape as a result of dangerous snowfall. Roads there can be impassable and cities can be cut off from the outside world. High warning levels also apply to heavy rain – with possible floods, landslides and danger to human life. Drivers were asked to move travel and to bring emergency equipment.
Particularly strong cold malaise
On the coast of the province of Kwazulu-Natal, strong winds and high waves also provide dangerous conditions. Small ports and boats mainly run the risk. The authorities have declared different weather warnings from the steps yellow to orange along the coast and the interior. Winter is currently in South Africa. Snowfall is occasionally normally at higher heights, but local media speak of a particularly large bullshit cold wave.
Source: Krone
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