KZN on high alert after Level 8 weather warning
The warning was issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
DISASTER management teams are on high alert following a weather warning for disruptive rainfall for large parts of the province starting today, Monday, January 6, to Wednesday, January 8.
The warning was issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) and is expected affect several areas including eThekwini, Ndwedwe, Nongoma, Ray Nkonyeni, Umdoni, Umhlabuyalingana, uMhlathuze, uMlalazi, Umzumbe, and uPhongolo.
The MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) in KwaZulu-Natal, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has urged residents across the province to take heed of the severe weather warning and to take all necessary safety precautions.
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“The inclement weather conditions are expected to cause the overflowing of low-water bridges, localised flooding, and potentially disrupt major routes across the province of KZN during a time when holidaymakers will be travelling back.
“The Provincial Disaster Management Centre convened the Joint Operations Committee (JOC) with key stakeholders, including SANRAL, SAPS, Disaster Management Practitioners at municipal level, social partners, and line function departments such as EDTEA, Social Development, Transport, and Agriculture, where all stakeholders indicated their state of readiness to deal with any eventuality that might arise from the inclement weather conditions,” he said.
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— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) January 3, 2025
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