Weather Updates

Severe Thunderstorms to Strike Multiple KZN Towns

Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact multiple towns in KwaZulu-Natal, with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issuing a Yellow Level 2 Warning for thunderstorms forecast to sweep through the province on Monday, 10 March 2025.

**PAID ADVERTISING: Click here to visit AME’s website or call them on**

According to SAWS, scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across KwaZulu-Natal, with a significant likelihood of severe storms over the western regions.

These storms are expected to bring excessive lightning, damaging winds, hail, and heavy downpours, which may result in localised disruptions.

These impacts include localised damage to infrastructure, residential areas, vehicles, livelihoods, and livestock. SAWS has also warned that vulnerable roads may experience localised flooding, while excessive lightning could lead to power surges. Furthermore, the risk of serious injury or fatalities due to lightning strikes remains a concern.

The towns expected to be affected by the inclement weather are as follows:

· Newcastle

· Ladysmith

· Dannhauser

· Underberg

· Estcourt

· Utrecht

· Dundee

· Greater Kokstad

· Impendle

· Mooi Rover

· Indaka

· Bergville

· uMngeni

· Umzimkhulu

With severe weather conditions expected to impact multiple areas, SAWS has urged residents to exercise caution.

Travelling over bridges and roads in low-lying areas should be avoided, as these may be prone to flooding and potential sinkholes. Communities are also advised to refrain from outdoor activities, as lightning, hail, and flooding could pose a serious threat to safety.

**PAID ADVERTISING: Click here to learn more about this offering and more from Evotel**

SAWS has further advised the public to remain indoors where possible and to stay away from windows, while ensuring that pets, livestock, and vehicles are properly sheltered.

What are your thoughts on the above? Share your views in the comment section below.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

Commenting Guidelines

At Newcastillian News, we value the voice of our community and encourage open dialogue. However, it is crucial to maintain a respectful and constructive environment. We remind everyone that using fake or anonymous identities does not shield you from being identified and held accountable for your comments.

To foster a positive community atmosphere, we strictly prohibit any form of racism, sexism, homophobia, or any other discriminatory remarks. Similarly, malicious personal attacks and the use of offensive language are not tolerated and will be promptly removed.

It is also important to note that remarks targeting individuals or companies must be factual and free from unfounded accusations. Comments that involve defamation, false information, or reveal confidential details can lead to legal consequences for the commenter. We reserve the right to remove such comments without prior notice to ensure our community standards are upheld.

Please note that while we encourage diverse opinions and lively debates, Newcastillian News does not intervene in comment disputes. Moderating such interactions is unfeasible and often leads to further complications.

It’s important to remember that the commenter could face legal consequences if a comment infringes on someone else’s rights. Let’s all strive to contribute positively and remember that in this small community, respect and decency are paramount.

Read our TERMS, CONDITIONS AND USER RULES for further information.