Heavy rainfall expected over festive period - press release

Correspondent | Thursday December 22, 2016 16:28

 

Heavy falls of 50mm or more in 24hours period are expected over Ngamiland, Gantsi, Kgalagadi, Southern, South-East, Kgatleng, Kweneng and Northern Central Districts. These heavy rains might lead to possibility of flooding over some areas within the above mentioned Districts.

The anticipated rains will be triggered by a easterly trough which will start affecting the country on the 23rd and further strengthening and intensifying from the 24th to the 26th and culminating into a “cut-off” low pressure system which will inevitably induce intense instability across the country.

Possible impacts of heavy rains, strong winds and lightening might include damage to crops, livestock and create inconvenience to the public in their daily lives, therefore members of the public are advised to take necessary precautions.