Heavy rainfall and consequent floods and river overflows continue affecting central, eastern and north-eastern South Africa. WMO reports 53 millimeters /24 hours in the capital Pretoria and 60 millimeters /24 hours in Aliwal North, between 10 and 11 March.
As of 11 March, local media report six people drowned in the province of Mpumalanga over 7-10 March, while two people are missing in Limpopo.
As of 12 March, the South African Weather Service has issued a Warning (highest level) for Flooding and Heavy Rain in Eastern Cape province, as well as a Watch (second level) in Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga (Eastern South Africa) and part of the North West provinces.