Severe weather warning issued for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng
The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 9 and 6 severe weather warning for Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng on Tuesday. Flooding of roads, mudslides and rock falls are expected.
Severe Weather Alert
Orange Level 9 & 6 warnings issued for eastern Limpopo & Mpumalanga.
Heavy rain, flooding & major travel disruptions expected.
Valid: 13 Jan 2026#SAWS #WeatherAlert #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/FXiHEupfBI
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 12, 2026
In Limpopo, heavy rains have resulted in the sighting of stray animals in some parts of Malamulele. They include crocodiles in the residential areas of Makuleke and Mhinga outside Malamulele.
The reptiles are suspected to have escaped from the dams and rivers which are overflowing following the heavy rains.
Environmental authorities say stray animals including hippos are likely to be seen as heavy rains continue. Meanwhile, a woman and her two children who are trapped between the Mutale River and a rivulet are reported to be alive.
A resident of Gwakwani village outside Thohoyandou, Godfrey Nefolovhodwe, says severe weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts.
“It’s heavily raining, the water is everywhere as I’m speaking now, three people are trapped inside Mutale River, they are still alive. They have been trapped there since yesterday. It’s cold, it’s raining, the water seems like its rising every minute. The rescue team was there, they say they can’t help as the situation is very tense.”
VIDEO| Severe weather in Limpopo has resulted in the closure of some border posts: