Weather update: Heavy rain predicted in Gauteng and three provinces this weekend

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns motorists to be aware of heavy, disruptive rain in Gauteng and other provinces.

Jan 10, 2025 - 03:00
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Weather update: Heavy rain predicted in Gauteng and three provinces this weekend

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers across Gauteng and three other provinces as heavy rain persists.

Severe thunderstorms may lead to heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, and excessive lightning in some areas of Gauteng, the North West, Limpopo, and the Highveld region of Mpumalanga.

In Pretoria, temperatures are expected to drop to 24°C, with a 70 percent chance of rain predicted for Saturday. Similar weather conditions are forecasted for Sunday in the capital.

Weather service predicts rain in Gauteng this weekend

For Johannesburg, afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated, with temperatures peaking at 22°C. As Sunday approaches, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist into the evening.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms will persist until Monday in Gauteng according to the SA weather service. From Tuesday onwards, temperatures will pick up gradually with less rainfall predicted.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions.

“We urge you to be extra vigilant and careful during these conditions to prevent injuries and loss of lives,” she said as per Roodepoort Record.

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