Wind speeds of up to 60 km/h recorded in NC
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The South African Weather Service says wind speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour were recorded between 18:00 and 20:30 in Neilersdrift, near Upington last night.
Elani Claassen says the strong winds could have been caused by severe thunderstorms north of the area. Grape farmers were
hard-hit after the winds caused damage to houses, land and warehouses. No injuries were reported.
Claassen says more rain is predicted in the coming days in the area.
A grape farmer in the area, Barnus Steyn, told OFM News the community was still clearing affected areas this morning.
Elani Claassen says the strong winds could have been caused by severe thunderstorms north of the area. Grape farmers were
hard-hit after the winds caused damage to houses, land and warehouses. No injuries were reported.
Claassen says more rain is predicted in the coming days in the area.
A grape farmer in the area, Barnus Steyn, told OFM News the community was still clearing affected areas this morning.
