Remnants of Tropical storm Dineo to hit Botswana within 24 hours

The Department of meteorological services has today warned members of the public   to expect heavy rainfall of up to 80mm or   more within 24 hours.

Heavy rainfall accompanied   by strong winds and lightening is expected around most parts of the   country today. According to the Department of meteorological services   severe weather   is expected to   damage property with possible loss of life. Meanwhile international news agencies have reported that tropical storm Dineo has had no impact on neighbouring   South Africa yet.

Reports   are that the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces   are likely to experience the most severe weather. Meanwhile the anticipated tropical storm is reported to have already   killed seven people, displaced 130 000 people while 20 000 have been destroyed