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South Africa Issues Warning on Heavy Snowfalls for Motorists
The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Centre convened a joint operations center meeting to discuss relief efforts for trapped motorists, such as setting up of soup kitchens, shelters, and blankets.
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for further distributive weather conditions as snowfalls continue to cover the N3 highway, particularly between Warden and Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving motorists stranded for hours.
The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Centre convened a joint operations center meeting to discuss relief efforts for trapped motorists, such as setting up of soup kitchens, shelters, and blankets.
The N3 Toll Route remains closed between Estcourt in KwaZulu-Natal and Harrismith in the Free State due to the severe weather conditions. The heavy snow has also disrupted essential services, including water and electricity, in several communities. Technical teams were working to restore these services as quickly as possible. However, it cautioned that residents should prepare for potential delays due to the weather conditions.
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Meanwhile, the Border Management Authority has issued a notice to travelers that in light of the persistent snowfall, it has decided to close the Sani Pass, Boesmansnek, and Monontsha ports of entry until further notice.
