Massive flooding and snowfall in South Africa – the photos

South Africa has been hit by extreme rain and snowfall this week, with the South African Weather Service issuing a number of warnings.

According to a report by EWN, there was major flooding in and around Durban and heavy snowfall in the Free State and Eastern Cape.

Hailstorms were also reported around Gauteng.

Photos of the snow and flooding have been posted to Twitter and Facebook by the authorities and citizens – a selection of which are posted below.

Flooding in Durban, Chatsworth, and Amanzimtoti

Snow in central South Africa and hail in Gauteng