South Africa is bracing for heavy rains and storms as a cutoff lowpressure system moves towards the Western and Eastern Cape regions. The system is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and thunderstorms, with the potential for rainfall amounts of 100mm or more within 24 hours. The South African Weather Services has issued Level 5 warnings for specific regions on Saturday and Sunday, and a Level 6 Orange Warning for parts of the Eastern Cape, urging the public to stay alert and prepared. The impending weather events highlight the importance of understanding and addressing environmental challenges on both local and global levels.
