By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
23 June 2025- The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said another intense cold front is expected to hit the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from Wednesday to Friday. SAWS said an intense cold front is expected to make landfall on 25 June 2025, over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region.
The SAWS spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe said the system is expected to result in impacts such as heavy rainfall with a risk of localised flooding over the western parts of the Western Cape, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas on Wednesday into Thursday. Sgalwe said these include wet and slippery roads that may result in dangerous driving conditions.
“Motorists should exercise caution and adhere to safety measures. • Strong and gusty winds over the interior may cause localised damage to structures and uproot trees. Cold to very cold conditions can be expected along with possible snowfall over the western mountain ranges of the Western Cape, spreading into the south-western interior of the Northern Cape.
“Gale force winds and very rough seas, with wave heights between 5,5 to 7,5 metres, along the coastlines of the Northern Cape and Western Cape, will lead to disruptions to fishing and port operations, an increased risk of vessels capsizing, accidents at sea, and hazardous shoreline conditions,” he said.
Segalwe further said coastal residents and beachgoers are urged to exercise caution. He added that as the system progresses eastwards, it will affect the Eastern Cape, a region already vulnerable to weather related impacts.
“The key concern is the strong damaging winds expected across most parts of the province on Thursday. Interior winds are expected to pick up and spread over the remainder of eastern provinces on Thursday and Friday, with daytime temperatures dropping to the cold category.
“The South African Weather Service will continue to monitor any further developments relating to the weather systems and will issue subsequent updates as required,” said Segalwe.
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