Disaster management teams on high alert: Heavy thunderstorms predicted for parts of KZN, including uThukela District
The warning indicates that the thunderstorms are likely to come with strong winds, hail and heavy downpours
KZN MEC for Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs Sipho Hlomuka has ordered the province’s disaster management teams to remain on standby following a warning by the South African Weather Service about severe thunderstorms expected in parts of the Amajuba, uThukela, uMzinyathi,, uMgungundlovu and Harry Gwala districts this afternoon (December 13).
The warning indicates that the thunderstorms are likely to come with strong winds, hail and heavy downpours.
Hlomuka has urged residents to be cautious, as inclement weather conditions pose a serious risk to communities.
“We urge residents to take the necessary precautions. Motorists need to be extra careful on slippery roads. We are also appealing to communities to continue to check weather reports before embarking on any outdoor activity. Our dedicated teams are monitoring routes and areas that are prone to weather-related incidents in all listed areas,” said Hlomuka.
The province is still providing interim relief to various communities that have borne the brunt of the inclement weather conditions experienced across KZN during this week, particularly along the coast. The weather-related incidents claimed the lives of three people in eThekwini over the past two days.
