SCAM ALERT: Disastrous storm in Durban not a cyclone

Social media has been inundated with video footage and reports about the devastating storms experienced in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal from this morning.

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a flood warning for parts of Northern Natal, Ugu District, Ethekwini and iLembe areas.

Flooding Warning 10/10/17 12h00 – 14h00 Flash flooding is possible over parts of Northern, Ugu, Ethekwini,and iLembe areas next 3 hrs.

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2017

Severe thunderstorms and gale force winds up to 90 km/h have been experienced in the Greater Durban area. However, SAWS reported it was not declared a cyclone and is expected to calm down later this afternoon.

Please note: Current system over KwaZulu Natal due to CUT-OFF LOW. it is not a tropical cyclone. Expected to calm down late afternoon.

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2017

If you or your loved ones are near the area, please be advised of the change in weather conditions – be careful!

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