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Weather warning: Disruptive rain expected in northern KZN

SA Weather Service issues level 5 warning for disruptive rain over KZN's far north, with a level 2 warning further south

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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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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