After a week of scorching heat across Gauteng, relief is on the way as rain and cooler temperatures are expected this weekend, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Both Pretoria and Johannesburg are forecast to experience partly cloudy conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon into Sunday.
The SAWS also predicted rainfall in parts of the Free State, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Gauteng to finally get rain after scorching heat
For Pretoria, Saturday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with late afternoon thundershowers expected. Temperatures are expected to range between 14°C and 21°C for the capital city.
In Johannesburg, temperatures will drop significantly to around 17°C, with a 40% chance of rain.
Sunday will bring slightly warmer conditions for both cities. Pretoria will see a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 31°C, with a 70% chance of rain, while Johannesburg will reach a high of 21°C and a 60% chance of showers.
By Monday, there will be a 30% chance of rain as temperatures drop to the mid- to high-teens across many parts of Gauteng. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Tuesday, with more sunshine and warmer temperatures returning.
The weather service has also warned of possible flooding of roads, in settlements, as well as damage to roads and bridges that may lead to major disruption of traffic flow.
A 70% chance of rain is predicted in the northern parts of Gauteng on Sunday afternoon.
