Severe thunderstorms are expected across a number of provinces in the country on Tuesday with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warning of heavy rain, localized flooding, hail, and strong winds.
Gauteng, the eastern part of the North West province, the eastern Free State, western Mpumalanga, south-western Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal are expected to bear the brunt of the thunderstorms.
The SAWS also cautioned that the thunderstorms could bring with them the possibility of localized flooding in low-lying areas and the risk of damage to cars on the roads, as well as critical infrastructure.
This could cause damage to both informal and formal settlements and houses, and business structures.
⚠️YELLOW THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Gauteng, eastern North West, eastern Free State, western Mpumalanga, south-western Limpopo today (10 November 2020).
Impacts:
Heavy rain leading to flooding
Hail
Strong winds— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 10, 2020
Yellow to Orange thunderstorm warning for some areas today (10 November 2020). Medium likelihood of significant impacts to occur due to already saturated grounds and more heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/zlc9z95g9G
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 10, 2020
Home insurers all saw an increase in claims for damage caused by the storms over the northern parts of the country at the end of October and warned that homeowners must take precautions now that the summer storm season has arrived.
Insurer Dialdirect has offered these tips to stay safe in adverse weather conditions:
- Check structures around your house for weak spots, clear debris from gutters, fasten items that could become deadly projectiles, and cut away dead trees and branches.
- Heavy rains are often associated with lightning. Install surge protection plugs and/or unplug appliances before the storm arrives.
- If you are in an area prone to heavy hail, make sure that the structures around your home can handle the extra weight and that you are equipped to clear any build-up of hail. Reinforce structures where necessary.
-The Citizen
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