KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for snow, heavy rain and sharply colder temperatures as a cut-off low system moves across the province, prompting the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to issue three weather warnings.
According to SAWS, the cut-off low, combined with a ridging high-pressure system, is expected to push temperatures to freezing in parts of the province.
Snow is forecast over higher-lying areas, while widespread rain is expected across central and coastal KwaZulu-Natal.
A Level 2 Warning for Disruptive Snow has been issued for south-western parts of the province from Tuesday evening, 28 July 2026, until Wednesday afternoon, 29 July 2026.
The warning covers Underberg, Greater Kokstad, Impendle, Sobabili, Giants Castle and Bergville.
Moreover, light to moderate snowfall is expected, particularly over higher ground, with snow likely to settle on mountain peaks.
SAWS warned that icy roads could disrupt traffic, while some non-major mountain passes may be temporarily closed as conditions deteriorate. Isolated losses of vulnerable livestock and crops are also possible.
At the same time, a Level 2 Warning for Disruptive Rain is in place for parts of central KwaZulu-Natal.
SAWS attributed the expected rainfall to an upper trough over the western interior interacting with the ridging high-pressure system. Widespread to scattered showers and thundershowers are forecast from Tuesday, although rainfall is expected to be more limited over the far northern parts of the province.
Areas likely to be affected include Mooi River, Mthonjaneni, Greater Kokstad, Msunduzi, Ubuhlebezwe and uMngeni.
Localised flooding is possible in low-lying areas and vulnerable formal and informal settlements. Roads and bridges could also be affected, with difficult driving conditions and delays expected along major routes.
Conditions are forecast to intensify further east, where SAWS has issued a Level 4 Warning for Disruptive Rain affecting eThekwini, KwaDukuza, Mandeni and Mtubatuba.
More than 40 mm of rain is expected in these areas between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Under the Level 4 warning, flooding is considered likely, with SAWS cautioning that the conditions could pose a danger to life, particularly in flood-prone communities.
Residents are advised to exercise caution, avoid flooded roads and low-lying crossings, and monitor updates from the South African Weather Service and reliable media outlets as the system develops.
Further warnings or changes remain possible as weather conditions unfold across KwaZulu-Natal.
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2 Responses
Come on summer pleeeeese
Ethekweni won’t be effected, for their is someone living in this area that received power from God over these storms. It is time that those who raised bills, helping themselves and not delivering proper service, must be very careful. Their time is running out.
As you would have noticed, no flouds since October 2024. Stealing from residents is a serious sin.
Siyadinga ukungena muhlelomsebenzi and ngiyawazi