Severe thunderstorms forecast for Zululand region

Zululanders are urged to exercise caution as severe thunderstorms are forecast for most parts of the region from this (Thursday) afternoon until midnight.

The SA Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for heavy downpours accompanied by damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail.

The areas that will be affected are: Big Five Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Nongoma, Mthonjaneni, uMhlathuze, Nkandla, Ulundi, uMhlabuyalingana and uMlalazi.

Disaster management teams have been activated in all municipalities.

The KZN Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has urged communities to take proactive measures by moving to safe areas and, where possible, avoid travelling during this period to reduce risk.

“This weather, as predicted, poses serious threats to infrastructure, households, livestock, and motorists as driving conditions may be difficult,” the department said.

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