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Potential floods expected in parts of the Free State

───   KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 10:25 Sat, 12 Nov 2022

Potential floods expected in parts of the Free State | News Article

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a warning of heavy rains which may result in floods in some parts of the Free State on Saturday 12 November.

According to SAWS junior forecaster in the Free State, Lungile Makondo, scattered to widespread showers should be expected in the province on Saturday.

Makondo explains that a level two yellow warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over the Western parts of the Free State, as well as an orange level 6 warning for the eastern parts of the province.

“We are expecting some heavy downpours over the western part of Free State. And then we are also expecting some disruptive rains which is going to result in flooding over the eastern parts of the Free State,” adds Makondo.

ALSO READ: Deelpan homes flooded again

Meanwhile, various roads and properties in Deelpan in the North West have been flooded following heavy rains, resulting in some roads being inaccessible.

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