Disaster management teams are on high alert amid a yellow level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in various parts of KZN, including Nkandla today (Monday).

Heavy downpours accompanied by excessive lightning, damaging winds and hail are expected over the western parts of the province until tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.

“Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over KZN today (Monday), but isolated in the eastern parts.

“Some of these thunderstorms are expected to become severe in the western parts, and will be accompanied by heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail,” said the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has urged communities to remain vigilant and heed the weather warnings.

“This incoming weather system could exacerbate the current flooding situation in Newcastle and potentially impact other vulnerable areas across the province,” said Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi.

“In response to this forecast, disaster management teams province-wide are on high alert and are closely monitoring the developing weather conditions to ensure rapid response capabilities are maintained.

“Residents across KZN are urged to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated via official government communication channels,” he said.

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