Roads closed and motorists stranded followed by unusual Weather today Johannesburg. The snowfall that is taking place in South Africa leaving N3 highway connecting Johannesburg and Durban was particularly affected. Roads have been closed.
People Dying from Hypothermia
Durban experiencing high end weather patterns in Johannesburg, South Africa. The snowfall has been heavy with people being trapped in their vehicles in N3 in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Some reports to have caught hypothermia.
This major snowfall has caused disruption in the highways and roads in Johannesburg. Some people have been spending nights stuck inside their vehicles unable to get through to help.
Among several places and points affected, the key N3 highway linking Johannesburg and the east coast city of Durban the most severely affected. Several roads closed, highways blocked. Many people had to take detours driving all the way back.
Officials are putting together protocols to deal with the heavy Weather today Johannesburg. Safety measures put in place.
Weather today Johannesburg calls for Emergency
There are emergency measures with coordination efforts. Rescue teams put together in aiding people while steps taken ensuring safety of citizens. Although many people rescued, many still remain trapped by the snowfalls and road blocks.
It’s been an uncertain and unexpected tough weekend of bad weather in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Two provinces bought to a halt so far due to extreme weather conditions. It has made travelling complete unsafe and people halted form reaching their destinations.
Food supplies halted for the last 13 plus hours since they cannot be driven out with the severe Weather today Johannesburg. Some report that they have witnessed over six feet of snowfall. Orange warning gone out with people expected to remain indoors and avert all travelling in order to ensure safety.
Conclusion
The heavy weathers called for emergency protocol and measures in place. People trapped and in need of help. Authorities warn people to stay indoors and halt all travelling as conditions deemed as extreme.
Key Points
- Heavy snowfall in Johannesburg has stranded motorists on the N3 highway, with many trapped in their vehicles.
- Some people have suffered from hypothermia as emergency teams work to rescue those affected by road closures.
- Authorities have issued an orange warning, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel due to severe weather conditions.
