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Lightning strikes during a stormy day.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has called on communities to remain vigilant as heavy rains continue across Mpumalanga.
Residents are urged to be cautious around low-lying areas, rivers and bridges, which may become dangerous due to rising water levels.
Motorists are also advised not to cross flooded roads, while communities are cautioned against outdoor activities near water sources.
⚠️Weather update, 11 January 2026: Persistent rainfall continues over the north-eastern parts of the country, affecting the Lowveld areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Since overnight, observed rainfall amounts in eastern Limpopo range between 18 and 85 mm. #saws #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/xcRJHR8u65
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 11, 2026
The department’s spokesperson, Freddy Ngobe, says disaster management teams remain on high alert and are working with local authorities to respond to any weather-related incidents.
”Since December to date, we have recorded 10 fatalities throughout the province and several damages in infrastructure, particularly houses, roads, bridges, public facilities and so on, but what we have done or what we are doing as government’s collective, we have activated all our teams in terms of emergency that will include your DSD, health and public works other departments.” – Reporting by Palesa Sotomela
VIDEO | Weather report:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA4NyWICpBY
