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South Africa - Severe weather (CatNat, media, NOAA-CPC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 7 January 2026)

  • Severe weather characterised by lightning affected the village of Mathibestadsouth in the North West province of South Africa on 3 January, causing a number of severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage.
  • Media report, as of 6 January, two fatalities and approximately 150 injured people due to lightning.
  • Over the next 24 hours, drier conditions are expected over the affected areas.