Severe Weather and Flooding in Hoedspruit 🌧️ Safety Measures and Temporary Travel Disruptions Hoedspruit and its surrounding regions are currently experiencing extreme rainfall, with further intense precipitation forecast through Saturday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has classified Hoedspruit as a high-risk area for flooding, issuing an Orange Level 9 Warning effective today, 14 January 2026. Over the past several days, the area has received 256mm of rain since Saturday, representi

Weather forecaster at the South African Weather Service Amukelani Mkhari says lightning is common in the interior of South Africa as the country experiences lots of storms in summer. Mkhari was reacting to the lightning strike that killed two people at a Sports Ground in Mathibestad in the North West. She also cautions against the use of cell phones during thunderstorms. #Newzroom405 | Newzroom Afrika

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