WEATHER ALERT: Widespread rainfall to continue for most parts of KZN

It is reported, that persistent rainfall across the province could result in localised flooding.

March 22, 2018

Tersia Gopi 1 minute read

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for continued rainfall for parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

It was reported that persistent rainfall across the province could result in localised flooding.

Arrive Alive has also warned motorists to practice caution on the roads, and to avoid driving through flooded areas.

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Please be advised of the following for the 22/23nd of March 2018. Persistent rainfall could result in localized flooding in places mentioned as a strong upper air trough moves in from the west. pic.twitter.com/twp4O0BKyl

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) March 21, 2018

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Have a look at your latest satellite image (22 March 2018). Widespread rainfall in the east where it will be cool to cold with heavy rainfall warning in place. Take care on the roads. pic.twitter.com/d7szvy2Qbs

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) March 22, 2018

Some areas have reportedly already been flooded due to heavy rains.

Avoidance is better than trying to get through flooded areas – AA https://t.co/nJMGrYEvAa #ArriveAlive @AASouthAfrica #flooding pic.twitter.com/xgU7TvPsCl

— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 22, 2018

The weather forecast for tomorrow (March 23) for parts of KZN is as follows:

Newcastle – 16/13

Ladysmith – 17/11

Utrecht – 14/11

Glencoe – 13/10

Ingogo – 15/13

Dundee – 15/11

Dannhauser – 13/10

Vryheid – 15/11

Memel – 12/11

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