A “storm warning” message has been circulating on WhatsApp, claiming that “the department of meteorology in South Africa has issued a statement confirming the storm (Dineo) will be hitting South Africa, Johannesburg and Jhb south as of tonight”. © 2020 eNCA, an eMedia Holdings company. Average wind speeds are down to 55,56 km/h with wind gusts of 82.70km/h. ‘The next level would be a tropical cyclone. A fake WhatsApp message containing a “storm warning” is being distributed and it claims the department of meteorology in South Africa has issued a statement confirming that a storm called Dineo – “will be hitting South Africa, Johannesburg and Jhb south as of tonight”. A former resident of Louis Trichardt Mr Brian Jefferies posted details about the tropical storm Dineo. Experts predict that Dineo will cause havoc in its path. , which dismissed the claim as “100% a hoax”. #flooding #Jhbtraffic ^NS pic.twitter.com/ad9VKrYjyS, #flooding @TrafficSA @peoples_weather @eNCAWeather @NoordWesWeer @RustenbrgHerald pic.twitter.com/TG9cNMvk9Y, Rain and traffic --: @mikethecity #JoburgInsideOut pic.twitter.com/CF8iKivkmY. JHB storm victims repair homes. Tropical storm Dineo is expected to escalate into an intense cyclone with thrashing winds within the next day. Welcome to Storm Report SA. Southern Mozambique continues to be under the influence of dry, descending air on the periphery of the tropical low and thus remains virtually cloud-free. Skies after Tropical Storm Dineo Posted by Peter Lowenstein in Today's Image | February 18, 2017 The storm made landfall near Mozambique in southeast Africa this week, causing at least 7 deaths. We analyse and report weather phenomenon and keep you informed on all weather events in South Africa. The claims they make need to be checked, openly and impartially. We depend on voluntary donations to run this site. A “storm warning” message has been circulating on WhatsApp, claiming that “the department of meteorology in South Africa has issued a statement confirming the storm (Dineo) will be hitting South Africa, Johannesburg and Jhb south as of tonight”. Africa Check contacted the South African Weather Service, which dismissed the claim as “100% a hoax”. The SA Weather Service also disclaimed the warning, Furthermore, except for the call centre of the South African police, the numbers provided at the end of the message do not lead to emergency departments in South Africa. Tropical Storm Dineo (TC 05S), which formed in the Mozambique Channel between southeast Africa and Madagascar earlier this week, was upgraded to Tropical Cyclone status just before it made landfall… SA Weather Service says Dineo is expected to affect Limpopo, Mpumalanga and northern KZN. – Julie Bourdin, Video of car crashing over embankment not storm Dineo’s work – it’s from Pakistan. If it intensifies and is classified as a moderate tropical storm‚ as expected in the next 24 hours‚ it will be named Dineo. johannesburg. Dineo, which will be accompanied by winds of up to 150km/h and heavy rains of up to 200mm, will continue inland on Friday. Johannesburg - Tropical storm Dineo has hit parts of South Africa and motorists are cautioned to avoid using roads in affected areas. Rumor going the rounds about severe weather heading to Gauteng is NOT true. 2553 days ago. The beach at Inhambane in Mozambique today – PHOTO: Shaun Keating. They appear to be emergency numbers for Swaziland: in case of. Flood warnings have been issued for Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape as officials deal with the aftermath of tropical storm Dineo. NO severe weather expected in Gauteng. You may reproduce this piece or content from it for the purpose of reporting and/or discussing news and current events. Pictures and videos of the damage done by Cyclone Dineo in Mozambique on Wednesday have been circulating on social media. Forecasters have warned the impact of the storm will to be felt on Friday with heavy rainfall, flooding & strong winds. – Cyclone Dineo continued to deepen overnight on Tuesday and was packing wind speeds of 120km/h around its eye, with wind gusts exceeding 160km/h. But we will log all suggestions and appreciate your help. After ripping off the coastline, the cyclone which downgraded as a Tropical Storm aimed Limpopo and Mpumalanga by pouring torrential rains and howling winds. JOHANNESBURG - Tropical cyclone Dineo has been downgraded to a tropical storm according to the South African Weather Service. River road, Bryanston #flooding #JHBTraffic ^NS pic.twitter.com/wkgEq4A0w7, Please #AVOID Witkoppen road, heading West from Douglas road, near Douglasdale SAPS. The service has stressed that it is a fake weather alert and confirmed that there may be a 30 per cent possibility of showers. JOBURG – South African Weather Services has been fielding calls about storm Dineo hitting Johannesburg tonight. Flood warnings have been issued for Johannesburg and its surrounding areas, as well as parts of the Eastern Cape, southern KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Northern Cape, until Wednesday. Has a politician, a business or union leader, a health association or environmental group said something that you suspect is untrue or misleading and that should be challenged. Get access to storms alerts and lightning information as well as a list of the last 10 storm warnings for South Africa. They appear to be emergency numbers for Swaziland: in case of fire (933), medical emergencies (977)  and 800 9000 to reach the Swaziland Electricity Company (SEC). Flood warnings have been issued for Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape as officials deal with the aftermath of tropical storm Dineo. Dangerous flooding is expected in some areas if the persistent heavy rain continues. Get the Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa local hourly forecast including temperature, RealFeel, and chance of precipitation. Please avoid this area. It further described potential damage to property that could be caused by the wind, “heavy rain” and… Dineo is moving quite fast WNW at 27,78 km/h. @ewnupdates @_ArriveAlive @SABCNewsOnline @EWNTraffic pic.twitter.com/PkaTVejw5h, River Road bridge, Bryanston, flooded. We cannot investigate every claim sent in to us. Read our republishing guidelines. The rain Zululand will receive today is not attributed to Dineo, however it will be most welcomed by many Zululanders – PHOTO: File ‘At the moment Dineo is classified as a severe tropical storm. “It is not coming even near Gauteng,” she added, inviting us to “please ignore [the warning message]”. JOHANNESBURG - South Africans have been asked to be cautious as heavy rains affect much of the central and northern parts of the country. Please note that this is incorrect. Bridge at Rabie and End Road, Centurion, flooded. “South Africa will not … Kagiso residents will spend their money repairing their homes damaged by Gauteng’s stormy weather. Sunday has a 60 per cent chance of rain. Tropical cyclone Dineo expected to hit parts of SA. Forecaster Victoria Nurse told us the storm was still affecting Eastern Mpumalanga and Limpopo, but insisted it was not as serious as claimed. Africa Check is an independent, non-partisan organisation which assesses claims made in the public arena using journalistic skills and evidence drawn from the latest online tools, readers, public sources and experts, sorting fact from fiction and publishing the results. Furthermore, except for the call centre of the South African police, the numbers provided at the end of the message do not lead to emergency departments in South Africa. © Copyright Africa Check 2020. Storm Report SA is proud to be the top weather page in SA. Hail-hit Gauteng braces for round two. But the storm is expected to weaken significantly as it migrates west today, reports the South African Weather Services. The storm is currently classified as a tropical disturbance. Everything you need to be ready to step out prepared. And in case that you are still not convinced – South Africa does not even have a governmental “. Severe Tropical Storm Dineo in the south-western sector of the Mozambique Channel Tropical storm Dineo has left a path of destruction in its wake along the coast of Mozambique since it arrived yesterday. Get a weekly dose of facts, straight to your inbox. It further described potential damage to property that could be caused by the wind, “heavy rain” and “heavy floodings”, and advised people to seek shelter, “suspend all planned trips” and “not be found working after hours”. JOBURG – South African Weather Services has been fielding calls about storm Dineo hitting Johannesburg tonight. “A hoax message is doing the rounds on WhatsApp about “storm Dineo” that will be hitting South Africa, Johannesburg and Jhb south as of tonight. Forecaster Victoria Nurse told us the storm was still affecting Eastern Mpumalanga and Limpopo, but insisted it was not as serious as claimed. No storm the size of Dineo will be hitting Joburg tonight or this weekend, according to the SA Weather Services. Please help us to keep public figures accountable by supporting the project. [9] The service has stressed that it is a fake weather alert and confirmed that there may be a 30 per cent possibility of showers. [6] At least seven people were killed across the country, [8] including a child crushed by a fallen tree in Massinga . JHB (Region) warnings. The name is assigned according to a pre-defined alphabetical list for the 2016/2017 tropical storm season in the South-West Indian Ocean. Is there a claim that you would like us investigate? This is subject to: Crediting Africa Check in the byline, keeping all hyperlinks to the sources used and adding this sentence at the end of your publication: “This report was written by Africa Check, a non-partisan fact-checking organisation. — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 17, 2017. Durban – Disaster management teams are at the ready as tropical Tropical storm Dineo prepares to make landfall on Friday. @tWeatherSA #Arrivealive^PS pic.twitter.com/byuN7gE5Kl, #Avoid Witkoppen Rd- Closed from Bowling Ave-Rivonia Rd- Flooded from Douglas Dr- JukskeiSANDTON #flooding #JHBTraffic @CICArsa ^NS pic.twitter.com/WHKPxLL1KT, This is the same car caught driving over low level bridge, now stuck. Tropical Storm Dineo in the Mozambique Channel at 10h15 local time this morning, indicating well-defined spiral banding as well as the beginnings of a central eye. The SA Weather Service also disclaimed the warning on their Twitter account. The rain is expected to persist until Thursday. No 'Storm Dineo' expected in Gauteng, says weather service 18 June 2020 - 11:04 By Unathi Nkanjeni The weather service says claims on social media that a 'Storm Dineo… All rights reserved. Dineo to hit SA today Friday, February 17, 2017 Southern Mozambique was hit on Thursday by the tropical cyclone accompanied by strong winds exceeding 100 kilometres per hour as … Detailed information on national weather warnings for Ceres and surrounding areas. Storms and lightning. The wind that Johannesburg is experiencing now will die down with mild temperatures of between 25 to 26 degrees. Cyclone Dineo has left a trail of destruction in the Mozambique coastline after hitting it hard on Wednesday night, reportedly killing four. This is the place to share all your weather reports and media. Dineo is still over Mozambique but is rapidly weakening. Dineo was the first tropical cyclone to hit Mozambique since Cyclone Jokwe in 2008. Please avoid the area. 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