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Three people walk through light flooding in Limpopo due to Storm Eloise.
- Cyclone Eloise has been downgraded in severity.
- But some flooding was observed in parts of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.
- The heavy rains that have hit some areas are expected to continue through Monday.
There have been reports of light flooding and debris leading to road closures in low-lying areas of Limpopo after heavy rain and high winds due to Tropical Storm Eloise.
The local Tzaneen Voice reported on flooding in the Tshakuma area of Limpopo, as well as the overflow of the Mufongodi River.
People cross a low bridge over the Mufongodi River, Sane village in Limpopo.
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A bus partially submerged in water after a flood.
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A road blocked with debris.
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Floods in a Limpopo village.
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Floods in Limpopo due to Storm Eloise.
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Earlier on Sunday, the R36 in Limpopo was reportedly flooded at the Khujwana Bridge on the outskirts of Tzaneen after heavy and persistent rains.
High winds were also reported to have toppled trees, blocking the Sabie and Lydenburg roads, as well as the R71 at Magoebaskloof.
The Witness reported that Jozini, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, had suffered heavy rains on Sunday afternoon, but the South African Meteorological Service (SAWS) said it did not expect more severe weather conditions as tropical cyclone Eloise had been degraded. a tropical depression.
“The cyclone has been downgraded to a tropical depression because as soon as it hits land it loses its energy and the wind speed is also decreasing,” SAWS forecaster Julius Mahlangu told The Witness.
“Some areas in northern KZN, including Jozini, are forecast to experience disruptive heavy rains leading to flooding due to the tropical depression. Reports from disaster management teams indicate that Jozini is already experiencing flooding in those areas,” he said .
Mahlangu said municipalities in the eThekwini and uMgungundlovu districts would not be affected by the system, but could experience some light rain.
“The three municipalities that can expect destruction from heavy rains are King Cetshwayo, Mkhanyakude and Zululand areas.”
He said the heavy rains, which began Sunday afternoon, were expected to begin to subside on Monday afternoon.
“By Monday night we should see a decrease in terms of quantity or rainfall,” Mahlangu said.
– Compiled by Kerushun Pillay, additional information from The Witness
