The department was also busy assessing damage to houses in the Nongoma, Ulundi, Abaqulusi and oPhongolo areas which experienced severe thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds, hail, severe lightning and heavy downpours.
A tornado was reported to have been spotted in the Ulundi area.
“So far no loss of life or injuries have been reported,” Hlomuka said.
He said the department had activated community development workers and caregivers who were working together with disaster management teams on the ground in deeply rural parts of Zululand where houses were far apart.
“The department continues to provide interim relief to affected households affected, this includes the provision of tents, blankets, basic supplies, plastic sheeting.”
Hlomuka warned residents to remain “vigilant” as the SA Weather Service had indicated that severe thunderstorms were expected to continue into Sunday evening over large parts of the province.
“We are urging residents to protect themselves by taking heed to this important weather warning. We are also appealing to parents to ensure that pupils utilise the correct routes to get to school,” he said.
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