Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning
Schweizer Reneke – Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of the Dr Ruth S Mompati district this afternoon, leading to heavy rainfall and a reported lightning strike that ignited a fire near Hospital Road in Schweizer Reneke.
Witnesses shared alarming images on social media, including a post from local resident Scara Ditire, which depicted a tree engulfed in flames.
In Vryburg, the storm brought a mix of heavy rain and hail, with some residents reporting hail stones falling during the downpour.
Witnesses described the sequence of weather as beginning with strong winds, followed by hail, and then transitioning into a heavy rainstorm.
The extreme weather is attributed to powerful storm systems moving through the region, affecting multiple area, including Naledi and Mamusa.
The South African Weather Service indicates that while rainfall may continue into the evening, conditions are expected to improve soon.
Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, especially while traveling in affected areas. The situation is being closely monitored as the storm progresses.
For updates and safety information, residents are encouraged to follow local weather reports
A lightning strike during the storm allegedly caused a fire near Hospital Road
A storm in Ipelegeng, Mamusa
