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South Africa

South Africa – Heavy Rain (South African Weather Service, Local Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 24 February 2017)

  • Heavy rain has been affecting the northern, eastern and western areas of the country over the past few days, causing floods and casualties.
  • Local media reported, as of 24 February at 7.00 UTC, that three people have been killed and traffic has been disrupted through the North West province.
  • Over the next 48 h, more heavy rain is forecast to affect the northern and eastern areas of the country.