WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rains batter KZN coast

Severe thunder storms, gusting winds, hail and heavy rainfall have hit parts of Durban today and are expected to hit the North Coast.

According to SA Weather Service Forcaster Wisani Naluleke, the severe weather is caused by a cut off low system and has so far resulted in torrential conditions on the South Coast.

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Naluleke said they expected wind speed on the North Coast to reach 25-35 knots.

The expected rainfall is not yet known, however thunderstorm conditions are expected to last until tonight.

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People are advised to seek shelter but not under trees and to take extra caution when travelling.

Photos and videos of heavy rains and strong winds across the South Coast, moving towards Durban have already flooded social media.

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Conditions deteriorated so rapidly that the N2 north and south bound near Galleria Mall was closed and traffic came to a standstill.

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