Warning issued over rains
Residents are requested to stay off the roads to keep them open in case emergency services need to move.
WARD 97 councillor, André Beetge, has advised residents to heed the warning issued by the South African Weather Service, increasing the warning level for the ongoing rain to Level 10.
Flooding is expected in low-lying areas, as well as on saturated ground. Beetge said the eThekwini Municipality, as well as as all emergency services are are on high alert to deal with any eventuality.
ALSO READ: Damage to KZN companies estimated at R7bn after floods
“We’ve already had some confirmation of landslides, as well as flooding on some roads, which include the N2 and some of the side roads. Residents are requested to stay off the roads to keep them open in case emergency services need to move,” said Beetge.
He also confirmed that eThekwini will remain exempt from loadshedding during this time.
DID YOU KNOW?
Click on the words highlighted in red to read more on this and related topics. To receive news links via WhatsApp or Telegram, send an invite to 061 694 6047
The South Coast Sun is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest – why not join us there?
Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
(Comments posted on this issue may be used for publication in the Sun)
