RESIDENTS in eThekwini are urged to be on high alert following a Yellow Level 4 Weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for today, November 5.

SAWS has forecast severe thunderstorms in the eThekwini region from around 23:59.

In response, eThekwini Municipality said its disaster management and fire and emergency services teams have heightened their state of readiness to respond to any weather-related-emergencies.

The warning covers large parts of the City.

SAWS has cautioned that the storms could cause flooding of settlements, roads and bridges.

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“They could also damage property and infrastructure, endanger lives through fast-flowing water, bring down trees that block roads, and create poor driving conditions,” said eThekwini in a statement.

Residents are urged to take extreme caution and to:

•Stay indoors and off the roads where possible.

•Avoid crossing rivers or streams where the water is above ankle height.

•Leave their vehicle and move to higher ground if trapped by floodwater.

•Move livestock to higher ground in rural areas.

Residents can report disaster-related matters on the Disaster Management WhatsApp Chatbot by saving 076 546 6883.

For all life-threatening emergencies, residents must call the City’s Emergency Call Centre on 031 361 0000.

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