Doubt will set you free.
The fake email:
HIGH IMPORTANCE
This is a blanket warning to all citizens of Kwazulu Natal and the South-Eastern coastal regions of South Africa.
A tempestuous cyclone (Roberta) was sighted just off the West coast of Madagascar at approximately 17h00, is moving Eastbound at a rate of 32 knots. When first observed, it was thought that Cyclone Roberta would dissipate once it met with the higher pressure cells towards the South-East. However, due to the unforeseen ebbing pressures we have seen off the Southern African coast since early this morning, the cyclone is unlikely to abate.
Please be forewarned that the Southern and South-Eastern regions of South Africa, particularly Kwazulu Natal, will in all probability experience the most violent winds and thunderstorms to date. It is strongly recommended that residents of Kwazulu Natal seek secure shelter. The cyclone is thought to hit our coast at approximately 15h30 today, 19th november We urge everyone to take every possible measure to seek secure refuge again this heavy weather pattern.
I see the weather service does warn against very strong winds and heavy falls in KZN...!!
ReplyDeleteOn the weather service website...!
http://dev2.weathersa.co.za/Weather.asp?Dte=Today&Vw=Over&Zoom=Prov&Ref=03&Ad=5&Skin=Default&ProdType=1&Menu=1&VI=True&M=0&Ad=6&Menu=1&ProdType=1&Zoom=Ctry&Ref=01
Is it only effects from the cyclone...?
You're right that the weather service is warning of heavy rainfall ("in excess of 50mm in 24 hours"). But there is no cyclone. It's a hoax...
ReplyDeleteThe person who circulated this hoax e-mail is really bored with their lives
ReplyDeletei agree! does he/she not have a job??
ReplyDeleteYou fucking idiot, I have children at home and no one needs to be worked up like that for nothing. GET A FUCKING LIFE YOU PHYCO!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis isn't funny your fuck face, hope lightning strikes you down.
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody know if Roberta hit Durban yet?
ReplyDeletewhat an arse, i left work to collect my child in pannic. Some people should really get a life 1!!
ReplyDeleteThank God its a hoax, sleep save everybody!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mikey,
ReplyDeletehttp://www.google.com/trends?q=%22cyclone+roberta%22,+%22tb%22&ctab=0&geo=za&geor=all&date=2009&sort=1
Isn't it great when a fake disaster attracts more attention then a real one?
Thanks Benny Bear. And, SIGH... Also: http://www.google.com/trends?q=%22cyclone+roberta%22%2C+%22hiv%22&ctab=0&geo=za&geor=all&date=2009&sort=1
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