WATCH: Heavy rains hit KZN south coast
Taxis have been stuck on the N2 freeway just after Galleria Mall.
THE South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning ahead of the ‘intense cut-off low system’ that will affect parts of the country and KwaZulu-Natal today.
Heavy rain is expected for parts of the north Durban area. eThekwini spokesperson, Tozi Mthethwa, has urged all residents to stay indoors until the storm passes.
“Residents are also cautioned against driving or walking anywhere for the duration of the storm. The current wind has been measured at 70 kilometres per hour, and is extremely dangerous,” she said.
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They added severe thunderstorms have been recorded over western parts of KZN moving south-east with a possibility of hail, strong wind gusts and heavy downpours.
Current state of the weather in Durban. Our vans are under the carport and can’t be moved 😩😩 pic.twitter.com/rGMkfwp10k
— KZN Science Centre (@KZNScienCentre) October 10, 2017
Watch:10/10/2017 11h00-20h00 Gale force S/SW wind of 70-90km/h expected between Durban + Maputo today at sea + along coastal cities + towns.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2017
N2 Old Airport. #KZNFlood #KZNTraffic pic.twitter.com/jfWC7v0tC3
— ECR Traffic (@ecrtraffic) October 10, 2017
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