The South African weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms and widespread showers over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Yellow level 1 warning: Damaging waves
Affected area: Eastern Cape
Validity period: 06 October 2025.#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather pic.twitter.com/VBkkXCC9yC

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 5, 2025

A Level 2 warning indicates a low to moderate impact with minor disruptions.

The areas likely to be affected are southern KwaZulu-Natal, the Drakensberg, the south and north coasts, the Midlands, and Durban.

Last month, communities were urged to exercise the utmost caution.