KwaZulu-Natal prepares for disruptive rain and potential flooding, as the SA weather service issues a warning for the province. Image: Pixabay.
KwaZulu-Natal weather warning: Rain, thunder and floods incoming
The weather service predicts flooding, difficult driving conditions, and minor accidents due to scattered showers and thundershowers.
KwaZulu-Natal prepares for disruptive rain and potential flooding, as the SA weather service issues a warning for the province. Image: Pixabay.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday, 10 May. The weather warning key indicates there is a high likelihood of minor impacts.
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Weather warning for KwaZulu-Natal
The disruptive rain warning is valid from 10:00 until 23:00 on Wednesday. KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast and the adjacent interior will experience scattered showers and thundershowers.
“Significant amounts of rain have fallen in some of these areas, with Riverview having recorded 137mm in the past 24 hours.
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“Models indicate more significant amounts of rain along the north coast and adjacent interior of KZN today, which may lead to flooding,” said the weather service.
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The potential impact of the disruptive rainfall include
- Localised flooding of vulnerable settlements, informal or formal.
- Localised flooding of low-lying roads and bridges is a possibility.
- Difficult driving conditions on dirt roads.
- Poor visibility while driving.
- Slippery roads/
- Minor vehicle accidents.
- Localised damage to mud-based houses.
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