Real winter has come to Africa, heavy snowfall has been recorded there. In some places, snowdrifts reached two meters. More snow expected.
This was reported by France 24.
After extremely heavy snowfall in South Africa, roads were closed and motorists were stuck right on the highways.
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The N3 highway connecting Johannesburg and Durban was particularly hard hit. Even the bypass roads were impassable. And emergency services were trying to reach people in cars in parts of the country where the road was closed.
— Emergency services worked non-stop all night. They were trying to reach as many road users as possible, — an emergency services spokeswoman told France 24.
It is noted that blankets and food were delivered to some motorists who found themselves in a difficult situation.
Interprovincial buses were stuck at petrol stations and were stuck there for about seven hours. In some areas, up to two meters of snow fell.
According to local meteorologists, more snowfall is expected.
By the way, ICTV Fakty previously wrote whether there will be frosts until the end of September.
