Disruptive rains to persist in KZN

Communities urged to heed warnings as disruptive rains hit KZN

15 hours ago

Gugu Myeni 1 minute read

Heavy rains batter KZN PHOTO: Abhishek Tewari/Unsplash

Disaster management teams are on high alert amid disruptive rains in parts of KZN.

uMhlathuze, Mandeni, uMlalazi and uMthonjaneni are among the affected areas.

The SA Weather Service noted a strong surface high-pressure system ridged over the eastern parts of KZN, supported by an upper-air trough over southern RSA resulting in widespread showers and thundershowers.

KZN Cogta MEC Thualsizwe Buthelezi has urged urges communities to take precautionary measures, move to safer areas where necessary and avoid unnecessary travel during the anticipated heavy rains.

“Municipalities will make public facilities, such as community halls, available to accommodate residents who may feel unsafe in their homes.

“Disaster management teams will remain on high alert throughout this period to provide assistance wherever it is needed.

“We urge communities to cooperate with emergency services, municipalities and all disaster management partners to minimise the impact of the anticipated rainfall and ensure the safety of residents,” said Buthelezi.

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