HEAVY rains have taken the South Coast and surrounding areas by storm since early this morning (April 25), following a Level 4 weather warning issued on April 24 by the South African Weather Services, cautioning residents of disruptive rains leading to flooding along the KZN coastlines.

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Emergency services and response units are on high alert due to flooding along several hotspot roads. Motorists in community groups warned those travelling in the following areas of heavy rain, flooding, potholes and poor visibility:

• M4 Riverside: Right lane flooded.
• M4 near Virginia Airport: Large pools of water.
• N2 northbound opposite Arbour Crossing: Flooded.
• N2 southbound near Galleria Mall: Large puddles formed.
• N2 near NPC: Heavy rains and poor visibility.
• N2 opposite the old Durban International Airport: Poor visibility.
• Kingsway High School near the bridge: A massive puddle has formed.
• Andrew Zondo Road near the Amanzimtoti SPCA: Drain covers have popped out and the road is washed out.
• Umgeni Road: Flooding and heavy rains.
• Longacres Drive near the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Southern Depot: Flooded.
• Umkomaas around Calendula Road, Craigieburn by Engen Garage: Flooded.

ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said, “ALS Paramedics would like to warn all motorists and residents to please be cautious due to the wet weather we are currently experiencing. We have received multiple reports of localised flooding. This would include large water puddles which have formed. These are all over Durban. Ensure that your windscreen wipers and tyres are in good condition. Drive with your headlights on so you are clearly visible to other motorists and increase your following distance to allow stoppage if you need to.”

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