Heavy hail covering an area of Bethal following the 8 November thunderstorms. Image shared by GCIS Mpumalanga Provincial Office.
Bethal was among several towns affected by severe thunderstorms on Sunday, 8 November, as heavy hail, rainfall and strong winds swept through parts of Mpumalanga.
Photographs circulating on social media showed parts of Bethal covered in thick layers of hail, giving the town an almost snow-covered appearance.
Hail accumulation in Bethal after severe weather swept through parts of Mpumalanga. Image shared by GCIS Mpumalanga Provincial Office.
According to N17 Emergency Response, the storm also affected Secunda, Kinross and Trichardt, with flooding reported on several roads.
Motorists were urged to exercise caution when travelling through affected areas due to hazardous road conditions.