Pretoria:The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has announced that a surface trough will influence the central and western interior regions this week, while a surface high-pressure system is anticipated over eastern South Africa. According to South African Government News Agency, upper-air disturbances are predicted to increase the likelihood of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the central, southern, and eastern regions of the country. The weather forecast for Monday indicates partly cloudy conditions with warm to cool temperatures, and there is a possibility of isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the central and eastern areas starting in the afternoon. On Tuesday, cloudy weather is expected in the eastern parts, while elsewhere it will be partly cloudy and cool. The central and eastern regions may again experience isolated to scattered thunderstorms. SAWS has urged the public and relevant stakeholders to regularly check official forecasts and warnings, as updates will b e provided as more information on the potential impacts becomes available. The public is also cautioned against relying on or sharing unverified information sources.