Storm chaos incoming! – Floods, snow & giant waves slam SA as weather warnings soar

Weather

Cape Town – South Africa is facing severe weather on Saturday, 5 July 2025, with disruptive rainfall, snow, and damaging waves affecting key regions, according to the South African Weather Service(SAWS).

Significant impacts are expected for both rural and urban communities, requiring vigilance from residents and authorities alike.

  • Yellow Level 4 Warning: Disruptive Rainfall: A Level 4 weather warning has been issued for the western regions of the Western Cape, including Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and Overberg. This severe alert warns of a high risk of flooding on roads and low-lying bridges, with fast-moving water posing a serious threat to life.
  • Yellow Level 1 Warning – Disruptive Snow: Snowfall is expected in the northern parts of the Eastern Cape, especially around Senqu and Elundini. The wintry conditions could result in mountain pass closures, hazardous driving due to icy roads, and possible livestock losses in exposed farming areas.
  • Yellow Level 2 Warning – Damaging Waves: Maritime warnings have been issued for sea routes stretching from Cape Agulhas to East London, with rough seas and large waves expected. These conditions could pose serious risks to small boats and make sailing in the area dangerous.

     

The Eastern Cape interior will also experience unusually cold weather, raising health and agricultural concerns.

These conditions reflect predictions from the Seasonal Climate Watch, which had forecast increased mid-winter rainfall and regional temperature extremes.

No fire danger warnings are in effect today, but very cold, wet, and windy conditions are expected in the Namakwa District and interior Western Cape.

The Eastern Cape interior will also face very cold temperatures, raising health and agricultural concerns.

These weather patterns match the Seasonal Climate Watch, which predicted above-normal rainfall for coastal regions and generally above-average temperatures across most of South Africa, except for cooler conditions along the southern coast.

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Compiled by Betha Madhomu

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