The South African Weather Service said it is monitoring a tropical storm off the east coast.
- The South African Weather Service has warned of hot, humid conditions and severe thunderstorms in several provinces.
- Extremely uncomfortable heat and humidity are expected along the Eastern Cape south coast and adjacent interior, as well as in eastern KwaZulu-Natal.
- The weather service is also monitoring tropical storm Gezani east of Madagascar, which could intensify and move through the Mozambique Channel later in the week.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of hot conditions and thunderstorms in multiple provinces.
SAWS says it is also monitoring a tropical storm off the east coast, but says there is no direct threat to South Africa.
According to it, severe thunderstorms can be expected in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape. A Yellow Level 2 warning is in place to alert residents to the possibility of flooding. Large amounts of small hail are also expected.
In addition, hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions in places along the Eastern Cape’s south coast and adjacent interior, as well as in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
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The SAWS added it was “closely monitoring the moderate tropical storm, named Gezani, which is located over the south-west Indian Ocean, to the east of Madagascar.
Gezani, a name chosen with the contribution of South Africa, marks the seventh named system of the 2025/26 south-west Indian Ocean cyclone season.
“At present, there is no indication of any direct threat to South Africa,” it said.
Gezani is moving westward under favourable environmental conditions, and forecast guidance indicates that landfall over eastern Madagascar is likely on Tuesday afternoon.
“As the system approaches Madagascar, environmental conditions may support further intensification, and Gezani could strengthen into a tropical cyclone, or possibly an intense tropical cyclone, before landfall,” the SAWS said.
“Following landfall, the system is expected to weaken while tracking south-westward across Madagascar. Gezani is then forecast to enter the Mozambique Channel late on Wednesday, where environmental conditions may once again become favourable for reintensification. Some forecast scenarios suggest a possible approach toward the Mozambique coast later in the week; however, uncertainty remains regarding the exact track and intensity during this phase.”
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The SAWS stressed that Gezani did not pose any threat to South Africa.
It will continue to monitor the system closely and will issue updates as new information becomes available. The public and relevant authorities have been urged to follow official weather warnings and advisories from reliable sources.
Nicole McCain
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