The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal says various areas along the Drakensberg mountains are already experiencing extremely cold weather conditions as the cold front hits various parts of the province.
The weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) indicates that the province faces a risk of snowfall and hail in areas along the eastern and southern Drakensberg.
Morning satellite image (13 August 2021). A cold to very cold day ahead for the southern and eastern provinces with maximums in some areas not exceeding 8°C. Snow is expected to fall over the W and SW high ground of KZN and extreme eastern Free State which may lead to disruptions pic.twitter.com/fjN3MwbOWA
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) August 13, 2021
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says the inclement weather can result to road closure in some areas.
“MEC Sipho Hlomuka has urged residents to exercise extreme caution especially motorists as the inclement weather conditions are expected to lead to a number of roads being unpassable in the areas surrounding the Drakensberg.”
“The weather conditions will also pose a risk to areas that utilise generators and braziers. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution to ensure that they utilize generators and braziers in a manner that is safe,” adds Mzila.
Below is the full weather report:
