Two deaths and major damage in South Africa’s Eastern Cape due to storms, with floods and power outages; KwaZulu-Natal faces severe weather warnings.

Severe weather in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has caused two deaths and widespread damage, with heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding affecting the OR Tambo District Municipality. Infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power supplies, was disrupted, leaving some households homeless and destroying crops and livestock. Disaster management teams have activated emergency responses, distributing shelter, food, and hygiene supplies. Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal faces a Level 5 severe thunderstorm warning with heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds expected, prompting heightened preparedness across affected areas. The South African Weather Service warns of ongoing risks including flooding, lightning, and travel disruptions in multiple provinces.