A cold front is expected to sweep through KZN over the next two days, bringing with it snow and heavy rainfall.
The SA Weather Office has warned of very cold conditions over the southwestern high ground, while heavy rainfall is expected over the southern parts of the province.
Temperatures will plummet to minus three degrees in Mooi River, Kokstad, Van Reenen and Underberg. Newcastle and Ladysmith are also in for a chilly day tomorrow.
Meanwhile, KZN's MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nomusa Dube has put the province on high alert.
“We have been warned by our disaster experts that most parts of the province are going to experience very low temperatures as of tomorrow morning, and this weather is expected to last the whole week. Therefore many families are likely to try to keep themselves warm by lighting up open fires, using generators, among other heating mechanisms. We are urging our people to be careful about these so as to prevent disastrous fires,” she said in a statement.
“We have dispatched our teams across most parts of the province so that they work with Municipalities to respond swiftly in case of disasters.
"The weather warning also includes the possibility of snowfalls which may lead to roads becoming impassable, therefore our disaster teams are on standby, working with the police, to try and provide a rapid rescue service in case of need."
The N3 Toll Concession says there is a possibility of heavy snow in the Harrismith, Bethlehem and Van Reenen areas tomorrow morning.
The Concession's Andy Visser has urged motorists to check on the weather conditions before leaving on a journey.
"Regular updates will be provided in the event of snowfall overnight and the possible impact on traffic flow on the N3 Toll Route between Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal," she said.
- East Coast Radio
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