In South Africa they take place heavy snowfall. Unconfirmed media reports say two meters in some places – AFP reported. The difficult situation is, among others, in the provinces of Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.
The rainfall led to serious disruptions on the roads. Many drivers are stranded without food or water on the N3 highway connecting Johannesburg i Durban. At one point it was even two thousand cars.
On Sunday morning, a road was built 30km traffic jam. Drivers are asked to avoiding travel to these areas until further notice.
Snow in South Africa. Road blocked, two people dead
Two people died due to hypothermia – said KwaZulu-Natal politician Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa this afternoon during a conference on the situation in the region.
She also announced – quoted by the local eNCA portal – emergency measures in the fight against difficult weather conditions, including increased activities of rescuers and serviceswho are clearing snow from snow-covered areas. She added that although many people were rescued from their cars, many are still waiting for help.
There are numerous videos circulating on the internet showing drivers forced to stand on the road for long periods of time, or wild animals walking on it.
Snow in South Africa – after more than a decade – has appeared for the last time in July 2023.
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