Cold Weather Alert: Cogta Warns KZN Residents of Snow and Rainfall
Cogta warns residents as a cut-off low brings cold, wet weather and snowfall to KZN
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) warns residents of cold, wet weather and light snowfall in the Drakensberg mountains due to a cut-off low pressure system. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, and farmers should protect livestock.
- 01Cogta MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi highlights a significant drop in temperatures across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
- 02Light snowfall is predicted over the Drakensberg mountain range on Thursday.
- 03Key transport routes, including Van Reenen’s Pass on the N3 corridor, remain open but require caution from motorists.
- 04Farmers in high-lying areas are advised to shelter livestock and pets from the cold weather.
- 05The public is urged to rely on official updates from the South African Weather Service and avoid spreading unverified information.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has issued a warning to residents as a cut-off low pressure system brings cold, wet weather and light snowfall to the region. MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi noted that while the most severe rainfall is expected in the Western and Eastern Cape, KZN will experience a significant drop in temperatures, particularly in the Drakensberg mountain range where light snowfall is anticipated on Thursday. Motorists are reassured that major transport routes, including Van Reenen’s Pass on the N3 corridor, will remain open, but are advised to maintain safe distances and exercise caution due to wet conditions. Farmers are urged to protect livestock and pets from the cold, and hikers are advised to postpone mountain trips due to rapidly changing weather. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre has activated response protocols, with municipal disaster teams on high alert and emergency services monitoring high-risk areas.
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Residents in KZN are advised to take precautions against cold weather, affecting daily activities and agricultural practices.
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