Emergency KZN contact numbers you should have!

The SA Weather Service issued a high-level five warning for more DISRUPTIVE rain in KwaZulu-Natal today.

A HIGH-LEVEL FIVE WARNING FOR DISRUPTIVE RAIN IS IN PLACE

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is warning the public of level five disruptive rains expected in eThekwini Metro.

This warning is in place down to the south coast on Monday, which could result in localised flooding. 

The Margate flooding claimed the lives of four people

According to reports, a man, woman, and a young child were in one of the vehicles that washed off the roadway, while a man was struck by lightning.

Emergency services had their hands full on Sunday night following heavy downpours across the district.

HERE ARE THE EMERGENCY NUMBERS THAT YOU NEED TO SAVE

SAVE THESE EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

• KZN Emergency Medical Service – 10177
• eThekkwini Fire and Emergency Services – 031 361 0000
• St. Johns Ambulance – 031 305 6588
• Netcare – 082 911
• Fire and Disaster Management – 031 361 000
• Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution, and sewer faults – 080 131 3013
• Mountain Rescue – 080 000 5133
• Sea Rescue – 031 361 8667
• Nettow – 083 700 6854

THE LEVEL 6 WARNING IS IN PLACE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said widespread flooding of roads, settlements, and bridges is possible. 

“Some of the impacts include danger to life due to fast-flowing deep water, widespread displacement of communities, widespread and prolonged damaged disruption to essential service (Water, electricity, and communication systems).” 

‘STAY INDOORS AND OFF THE ROADS’

It advised the public to stay indoors and off the roads and avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above their ankles. 

“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level.” 

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These areas are expected to be affected by level 6 for disruptive rain: 

• Ntabankulu
• Umzimvubu / Mount Ayliff
• Mbizana / Bizana
• Ingquza Hill / Lusikisiki

These areas are expected to be affected by level 4 for disruptive rain: 

• Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
• Umdoni / Dumisa/Pennington
• Ubuhlebezwe / Ixopo
• Umzumbe / St Faith’s
• Ray Nkonyeni / Paddock / Margate
• UMuziwabantu / Harding
• Greater Kokstad / Kokstad
• Port Edward 
• Port Shepstone 
• Glenmore 

A level 5 weather warning was also issued for the following areas: 

“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. Move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level in buildings. In rural areas, protect/relocate animals to a safe place on higher ground.

“Take caution when traveling or avoid traveling as roads may be flooded, with potholes being filled with water, and there may be sinkholes.” 

SAWS