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Disruptive rain again starts falling on the heels of January floods

Limpopo communities face new flood threat after January devastation

By Andries van Zyl • 3 March 2026
Disruptive rain again starts falling on the heels of January floods

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain caused widespread disruption and flooding in the Vhembe region, exacerbating existing infrastructure issues. The South African Weather Service issued warnings for continued severe weather, impacting recovery efforts from previous floods.

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain caused widespread disruption in parts of the Vhembe region on Monday and Tuesday, leading to localised flooding and damage to infrastructure.

On Monday, the Makhado Municipality issued a notice warning residents of increased electrical faults on its network due to the wet conditions.

“We are currently experiencing elevated fault levels across the electricity network. As a result, response and restoration times may be impacted. Our technical team...

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