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Level 4 weather alert issued for eThekwini

Residents in flood-prone areas in eThekwini and nearby areas are urged to move valuables above the expected flood level.

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Severe thunderstorms are expected in eThekwini — thunderstorms are expected in eThekwini . Photo: Canva

THE South African Weather Service has issued a Yelow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms.

The warning is valid from 12h00 until 23h59 today (November 1) with heavy downpours, hail and severe lightning expected.

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eThekwini Municipality said teams are monitoring flood-prone areas, including low-lying communities and informal settlements, and are ready to respond to incidents such as flooding, damaged infrastructure and fallen trees blocking roads.

Disaster Management Director Vincent Ngubane said:

“Our teams are closely monitoring areas prone to weather-related incidents, and resources are on standby to respond swiftly wherever they are needed. We urge residents to take the warning seriously and put their safety first.”

Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to move valuables above the expected flood level, while rural residents should move livestock to higher ground.

Safety tips

Residents are advised to stay indoors where possible.

2. Motorists should reduce speed and keep a safe following distance.

3. Residents must not cross flooded roads, rivers or swollen streams.

4. Anyone trapped in a vehicle during a flood should leave it and move to higher ground.

In an emergency, contact the Disaster Management Centre on 031 361 0000.

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