Video: Hailstorm hits parts of KZN
Residents in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, were hit by a surprise hailstorm on Monday afternoon, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns it will continue until the evening.
According to the weather service, thunderstorms were being observed over parts of Harry Gwala, UMgungundlovu, moving towards the east and south-east and are expected to affect parts of Umzinyathi and uThukela.
A yellow level 2 warning for thunderstorms has been issued in the province, accompanied by hail, heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, and severe lightning.
Residents have been urged to watch out for localized damage to vehicles and structural damage due to hail, minor accidents, difficult driving conditions, and increased traveling times.
Meanwhile, some have taken to social media to share videos and pictures of the hail in the province:
Pmb zyakhala. pic.twitter.com/rv89cH2Req
— MAGEBA OYIBUTHO (@2bzin) August 8, 2022
The City Weather (Pietermaritzburg)
Its unpredictable Blazing Sun, Hail, Storm & Snow will humble U & shoot up insurance premiums. pic.twitter.com/1jF36xueJu— Mind Leverage (@hlabane_g) August 8, 2022
Hail in Pmb pic.twitter.com/OLzc6Der6W
— Londy Sikhakhane (@Deityyyy) August 8, 2022
Some parts of the Eastern Cape have been left in the dark following a storm that passed through on Monday morning.
“Our technicians are on various sites continuing to do assessments, closing of breakers that tripped and doing repairs to restore the supply in areas where it is possible,” said Eskom.
“We urge affected customers to be patient and to treat all electricity appliances as live during this time.”
Affected customers are in Ngqushwa, Cintsa, Willowvale, Centane, Ngcobo, and Mthatha.
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