Adverse weather conditions have become more frequent in recent times. South Africa has seen weather warnings that range from heatwave to snowfall and thunderstorms. Unfortunately, the Limpopo province is currently experiencing extreme weather conditions that have lead to floods in most areas such as Polokwane.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 Warning for disruptive rain for the province on Monday, 11 November 2024. Videos and pictures of the damage these floods have caused are circulating on social media. Residents have been warned to avoid certain areas that have experienced extreme flooding. The Polokwane Observer posted videos and images on 11 November 2024 that were sent to them showing the effects of the rainy conditions.
POLOKWANE EXPERIENCES EXTREME FLOODING
According to posts on X by the Polokwane Observer, the rains had caused extensive flooding to certain streets in the Polokwane city. Warnings were issued at the time for motorists to avoid these areas for safety reasons.
Motorists are urged to avoid Marshall Street near the Flora Park dam due to extensive flooding. In a video sent to the Polokwane Review-Observer, water can be seen gushing down the street as rain continues to fall. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/aBS7QFhkks
— Polokwane Observer (@PolokwaneObserv) November 11, 2024
The publication posted another video on their account detailing how the rains have continued in the city of Polokwane. The weather has also lead to poor and possibly dangerous driving conditions.
A large part of the city flooded after heavy rains persisted throughout the day today in Polokwane. The @SAWeatherServic has issued a level 4 disruptive rain alert for Tuesday that will result in localised flooding and poor driving conditions. More on https://t.co/nyZVJVizVN! pic.twitter.com/tjQd1CncgB
— Polokwane Observer (@PolokwaneObserv) November 11, 2024
Another publication that reported on the floods is eNCA. They shared a video on their YouTube channel on 12 November 2024 showing these rains’ negative effects on Limpopo. According to the report, homes had been flooded and infrastructure damaged by the floods. There were also further warnings to motorists to be vigilant on the roads.
SNOW HAS FALLEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN RECORDED HISTORY IN SAUD ARABIA
In other weather news, a Saudi Arabia desert has experienced snow fall which has been said to be the first ever recorded. Eyewitness News reported on the rare weather phenomenon on 12 November 2024. Numerous posts shared on X showed beautiful images of the snow on vehicles and even camels. Snowflakes blanketed the arid areas of Saudi Arabia leaving many in awe of the rare weather occurrence.
The al-Jawf 🇸🇦 region is painted white due to the cold weather and ☃️ snow. pic.twitter.com/u9ao86imgO
— Life in Saudi Arabia (@LifeSaudiArabia) November 6, 2024
Camels in the snow in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 yesterday. pic.twitter.com/FB6aHnv0Zz
— James Haffly (@haffly_j) November 10, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s desert is covered in snow for the first time in history. pic.twitter.com/QR6kv3fmjT
— Sagala (@belikesagala) November 7, 2024
For the first time in history! ❄️🇸🇦
Snow on the ground of revelation, ( Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦)
Yesterday, snow started to whiten the desert in the hot and burning desert
**This snow fell for the first time in history in this place.
Only Muslims know about this. pic.twitter.com/FeukQumjDp
— Najib Farhodi (@Najib_Farhodi) November 10, 2024
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