Weather warning: Disruptive rain expected in northern KZN

ZULULANDERS can expect heavy rain tomorrow (Sunday) as the SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 5 warning for disruptive rains for the far north of the region and level 2 further south.

uMhlathuze, Ulundi and Mthonjaneni are under the level 2 warning, in place from 8am to 11pm on Sunday, while Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Jozini, Mtubatuba, Nongoma, Pongola and uMhlabuyalingana are covered in the level 5 warning, applicable for the same time duration.

According to SAWS, the wet weather is owing to a strong high pressure system centred south of Madagascar, bringing warm, moist air over northeastern KZN.

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The level 5 warning indicates that more than 70mm of rainfall could fall in a 24-hour period in affected areas, while places under the level 2 warning could receive around 50mm.

The weather service advised people to stay indoors where possible, avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams; protect or relocate livestock to higher ground, and take caution when travelling on the wet roads.

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