Level 4 weather warning remains for Zululand region

Disruptive rains are expected to continue in parts of KZN this (Wednesday) morning until this evening.

This as a level 4 warning remains in place for several districts including King Cetshwayo, while a level 5 warning has been issued for other parts of the province.

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Cogta MEC Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi said disaster management teams remain on high alert and will continue to monitor the situation.

WHAT IS AN IMPACT-BASED WEATHER WARNING?

How often do you come across news reports suggesting that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Impact-Based Weather Warning of a certain level and a particular colour-coding? What does it mean?

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Residents in the affected areas are urged to heed the weather warnings and to exercise extreme caution. The ongoing rainfall continues to pose a risk of the following impacts:

* Further flooding of roads and settlements

* Increased risk of damage to bridges

* Continued potential for displacement of communities

* Persistent danger to life due to fast-flowing, deep water

* Prolonged disruption to traffic flow due to road flooding or closures

* Ongoing disruption to essential services, including water and electricity

Residents in the affected areas are strongly advised to maintain a state of vigilance and continue to adhere to the following precautions:

* Remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel on roads whenever possible

* Continue to avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams, especially where water levels are above ankle height

* If your vehicle becomes trapped in floodwaters, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground

* Ensure valuable items within buildings are moved to a safe place above anticipated flood levels

* In rural areas, continue to protect or relocate animals to higher ground

* Exercise extreme caution when travelling, and avoid travel if possible, as roads may be flooded and potholes obscured by water

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