Late Snowstorms Cause Chaos in South Africa

Highways closed, severe weather warnings, and potential flooding ahead
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Posted Sep 23, 2024 10:43 AM CDT
Late Snowstorms Cause Chaos in South Africa
People play in unseasonal snow in Nottingham Road, near Durban, South Africa, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.   (AP Photo)

Unusually late snowstorms wreaked havoc on South Africa's coastal regions over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and the closure of major highways. The victims succumbed to hypothermia after being trapped in vehicles stranded by heavy snow on the N3 highway leading to Durban. A 39-year-old woman stuck in a minibus was among the victims.

The provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Free State bore the brunt of the storms. Officials have warned of potential flooding in some areas as the snow begins to melt, threatening crops that were buried under snow for two days. "Parents are urged to keep children away from unguarded bodies of water, including rivers and dams," the provincial minister for cooperative governance, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, cautioned. Motorists were also advised to navigate cleared areas with caution. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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