KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has called on residents to exercise caution as the province is expected to experience adverse weather conditions throughout the week.
The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued multiple warnings for disruptive rainfall across the province.
A level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall has been issued for Wednesday from 12am until 11pm.
“This warning affects several municipalities, including eThekwini (Durban), Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma (Ladysmith), Big Five Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Dannhauser, eDumbe, eMadlangeni, Endumeni, Jozini, KwaDukuza (Stanger), Mandeni, Maphumulo, Mkambathini, Mthonjaneni, Mtubatuba, Ndwedwe, Newcastle and surrounding areas,” said department spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila.
A level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall has been issued for the same day and time, affecting Alfred Duma (Indaka), Dr N. Dlamini-Zuma (Underberg), Greater Kokstad, Impendle, Ingwe, Inkosi Langalibalele (Escourt and Sobabili), Mpofana (Giants Castle and Mooi River), Msinga, Nkandla, Okhahlamba, Richmond, Msunduzi, Ubuhlebezwe, uMngeni, uMshwathi, uMuziwabantu, Umvoti and Umzimkhulu.
“The expected rainfall may result in flooding of roads and low-lying settlements, damage to homes and public infrastructure, disruption of essential services and increased risk to human and animal life. Provincial traffic officials will monitor key routes to support safe travel,” he said.
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