ORANGE LEVEL 6 WARNING: DISRUPTIVE RAIN EXPECTED – KAE NEWS

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rain affecting Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.

Weather Overview

The warning follows persistent heavy rainfall over the past few days due to tropical moisture and an upper-air system, increasing the risk of flooding and other severe weather impacts.

Potential Impacts

⚠️ Flooding of roads, settlements, and low-lying bridges⚠️ Mudslides and rockfalls in affected areas⚠️ Danger to life, particularly for those near rivers and streams⚠️ Major traffic disruptions due to road flooding and poor driving conditions⚠️ Possible road and bridge damage

⚠️ Some communities may become temporarily inaccessible