Pretoria: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) reports that typical autumn weather systems are set to dominate the country's weather patterns this week. This includes a surface trough over the western and central interior and the Atlantic High extending its ridge over the southern and eastern parts, leading to isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in various regions.

According to South African Government News Agency, Monday's forecast indicates partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, particularly widespread in KwaZulu-Natal. The Eastern Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Gauteng are expected to experience low chances of severe thunderstorms. Additionally, there is a low to medium chance of flooding due to heavy downpours in these areas.

As the week progresses, Tuesday's weather will be partly cloudy and cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, especially widespread in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. The Eastern Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Gauteng will continue to face low chances of severe thunderstorms and a low to medium flooding risk due to heavy rainfalls.

For the rest of the week, there remains a consistent low to medium chance of flooding in the Eastern Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga, with potential severe thunderstorms expected in these regions as well. The pattern is forecasted to continue from Wednesday through Sunday, with varying degrees of risk for thunderstorms and flooding across the affected provinces.