JOHANNESBURG - Residents are being urged to take extreme caution as the South African Weather Service escalates severe weather warnings across several provinces.
KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern Cape are under a Level 6 warning for severe thunderstorms.
Torrential rain, destructive winds and a significant risk of flooding is expected.
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The Western Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape are under a Level 8 warning for severe weather with the potential for widespread destruction and threats to life from Wednesday.
Authorities are warning residents to stay indoors where possible avoid unnecessary travel and monitor official updates as conditions rapidly deteriorate.