A level five warning for disruptive rain have been issued for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. Images: Stock/Canva
A high-level five warning is in place for more DISRUPTIVE rain in KwaZulu-Natal today. Here is the latest information.
A level five warning for disruptive rain have been issued for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. Images: Stock/Canva
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued a high-level five warning for more DISRUPTIVE rain in KwaZulu-Natal today.
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.
According to the SAWS warning, heavy downpours may result in some areas receiving rainfall accumulations of more than 200mm over a 24-hour period.
“It may lead to localised impacts such as flooding of settlements and roads, damage to houses, and displacement of communities over the extreme south-eastern of the province on Monday.”
The following areas that are likely to be affected include eThekwini Metro, Umdoni, Umzumbe, and Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipalities.
“If possible, stay indoors and off the roads, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles. If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground.”
the SAWS said.
Four people, including a child, have been killed following Sunday’s torrential downpours in Margate.
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.
Ray Nkonyeni municipal manager Khetha Zulu told eNCA they are yet to quantify the cost of damages incurred.
Disaster teams are on high alert.
For any emergency, the public can call 031 361 000 at any time of the day or night.
Here are some more safety tips to prepare yourself and your loved ones before these severe weather conditions: