2017 Year in Review: First KZN snowfall caught on camera
Updated | By ECR Newswatch
The weather was definitely one of the major talking points in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa this year.
Severe storms resulted in flash-floods, strong winds and high seas in 2017.
The first snowfall in KwaZulu-Natal was recorded in May.
Parts of the Drakensberg - including Sani Pass, Giants Castle and Cathedral Peak - were turned into a winter wonderland.
Breathtaking photos and videos of snow-covered mountains were shared on social media.
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs also placed disaster teams on high alert to respond to any emergencies as a result of the weather.
Officials warned residents not to chase the snow, as doing so could put their own lives at risk.
ALSO READ: Cold and wet weather for KZN over the weekend
Dozens of East Coasters shared their photos with Newswatch and East Coast Radio using #KZNSnowPics.
NOW READ: 2017: A year in review
The first snowfall in KwaZulu-Natal was recorded in May.
Parts of the Drakensberg - including Sani Pass, Giants Castle and Cathedral Peak - were turned into a winter wonderland.
Breathtaking photos and videos of snow-covered mountains were shared on social media.
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs also placed disaster teams on high alert to respond to any emergencies as a result of the weather.
Officials warned residents not to chase the snow, as doing so could put their own lives at risk.
ALSO READ: Cold and wet weather for KZN over the weekend
Dozens of East Coasters shared their photos with Newswatch and East Coast Radio using #KZNSnowPics.
NOW READ: 2017: A year in review
Fantastic ride up the pass with the first snow of season !!!Hot Chocolate waiting , wow!! pic.twitter.com/o0jtcqjLTB
— Sani Mountain Lodge (@gmsanipass) May 12, 2017
Sleet and rain is making quite a mess in Maseru, Leotho. - Photo courtesy of Rob Roos. pic.twitter.com/HcCBX4HSO9
— Snow Report SA (@SnowReportSA) May 12, 2017
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