This week brought HEAVY RAIN to north-eastern SA, with the Vaal Dam rising to 71.08% as of 20 February 2025, up from 23.8% on 01 January 2025, thanks to consistent rainfall over the past few weeks. More heavy rain is forecast, with DISRUPTIVE RAINFALL and SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS warnings still in place today. Multiple reports of FLOODING have been received across north-eastern SA, with warnings remaining in effect through Thursday.