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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms and snow along the Eastern Cape escarpment from Monday until Tuesday.
“Snowfalls are expected over the high-lying areas due to a high-pressure system ridging from far south of the country, with a southerly to southeasterly wind, resulting in cold to very cold and wet conditions over the province over the Chris Hani and Joe Ggabi District Municipalities; and Dr Beyers Naude, Blue Crane Route, Matatiele, Umzimvubu, Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipalities,” the weather service said.
These conditions will result in difficult and dangerous driving conditions.
Motorists can expect disruptions to traffic routes due to slippery roads and reduced visibility, as well as short-term road and pass closures.
There is a likelihood of loss of crops and livestock and disruption to services.
The Eastern Cape can also expect severe thunderstorms on Monday due to an approaching upper trough combined with a ridging surface high.
The expected storms may become severe and result in damaging winds, hail, downpours, and excessive lightning.
The affected areas include Senqu, Elundini, Sakhisizwe, Matatiele and the Umzimvubu Local Municipalities.
The impact of these weather conditions will include localised damage to settlements and temporary structures, localised and short-term disruption to power supply, localised damage to vehicles and falling trees blocking roads.
