Caution: Storms and heavy rains predicted for parts of KZN
Disaster teams have been placed on alert.
KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka has placed disaster management teams on alert across the province following a warning from the South African Weather Service indicating that severe thunderstorms could hit large parts of the province today (Tuesday) bringing a possibility of heavy downpours, hail and damaging winds.
According to the MEC, the potential impact of this is that multiple areas might experience flooding. However, he assured residents that disaster management teams would be on standby in all districts and will be monitoring all areas that are susceptible to incidents.
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The MEC urged residents across the province to exercise great caution as inclement weather conditions pose a serious risk to human life.
“We are appealing to all residents to heed the warning as issued by authorities. Our teams will be monitoring the situation as large parts of our province could potentially be affected by this storm,” said MEC Hlomuka.
The department is appealing to residents to contact their local ward councillors or their nearest Disaster Centre should any incident occur.
For Ray Nkonyeni and Ugu Disaster you can contact 039 682 01555 or 08000 92837
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