Snow, Winds, Floods Leave Trail of Destruction in South Africa -

KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape have been devastated by severe weather, with more than 80 homes destroyed and more than 500 families affected. In KZN, heavy snow, strong winds, and hailstorms damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages.

In the Eastern Cape, deadly floods have claimed at least seven lives, with 13 people, including 10 children, still missing after a minibus was swept away in Mthatha. Rescue operations continue, as collapsed bridges, impassable roads, and power outages hamper efforts.

Flights to Mthatha have been cancelled, and the weather service has issued a Level 9 Orange Alert, warning of further flooding. Residents are urged to remain on high alert and seek shelter where necessary.

South Africa:
Severe Weather Wrecks Homes in KwaZulu-Natal

allAfrica, 11 June 2025

Over 80 houses have been destroyed by severe weather conditions in parts of KwaZulu-Natal as inclement weather persists, reports EWN. Heavy snowfall was recorded in… Read more »
South Africa:
Cold Weather Shuts Roads and Traps Cars in Eastern Cape

Scrolla, 10 June 2025

Snow has covered big roads like the N2, N9 and R61, slowing down traffic and forcing police to help drivers through icy areas. Five people died in a taxi crash near East London… Read more »
South Africa:
Seven Dead and 13 Still Missing As Floods Hit Eastern Cape

Scrolla, 10 June 2025

Six bodies were found in Mthatha and one in Tsolo as rescue teams battle rising water and storm damage across the province. A minibus with 13 school children and three adults was… Read more »
South Africa:
Farmers Battle to Keep Animals Alive As Snow Covers Eastern Cape

Scrolla, 9 June 2025

Barkley East farmers say they were caught off guard by the storm and fear many of their animals will die without help. Nelson Mandela Bay farmers are struggling with flooding,… Read more »
South Africa:
Snow Covers Roads and Mountains Across the Eastern Cape

Scrolla, 9 June 2025

Snow has blanketed the Wapadsberg Pass and other high-altitude roads between Cradock and Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. The South African Weather Service has warned of snow,… Read more »

The government has declared KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) a “disaster-affected area” after catastrophic floods that have Read more »
Heavy rains over the weekend exacerbated the damage caused by recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving more people homeless and causing traffic disruptions. At least Read more »
The Road Traffic Management Corporation has advised motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions following a forecast of heavy rains by the South Af Read more »

Snow was successfully removed along the N2 (R56) between Port Shepstone and Kokstad in the Eastern Cape.

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