Communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal should brace themselves for heavy disruptive rainfall which could result in flooding on Wednesday.
The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued a level 6 disruptive rain warning.
According to the provincial department of co-operative governance and traditional affairs, a level 6 alert indicates a high probability of flooding with a significant amount of rainfall exceeding 100mm.
Department spokesperson, Siboniso Mngadi said areas likely to be affected include uMhlathuze, Mtubatuba, Big Five Hlabisa, Nongoma, Jozini, uPhongolo and Umhlabuyalingana municipalities.
“This weather poses a high likelihood of flooded roads, bridges and settlements, major disruption of traffic flow and disruption to essential services (water, electricity and communications) We have activated our disaster teams in all the municipalities likely to be affected to be on high alert during this period. We advise communities to seek shelter in safe places.”
Mngadi said public facilities, such as community halls, are open as safe havens for those in need of shelter.
He said their teams may have to evacuate people should they foresee a high risk of danger due to inclement weather.
Mngadi urged motorists to avoid travelling during this period as bridges may become flooded and pose a risk to life.
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Heavy rainfall, flooding warning for KZN
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Communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal should brace themselves for heavy disruptive rainfall which could result in flooding on Wednesday.
The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued a level 6 disruptive rain warning.
According to the provincial department of co-operative governance and traditional affairs, a level 6 alert indicates a high probability of flooding with a significant amount of rainfall exceeding 100mm.
Department spokesperson, Siboniso Mngadi said areas likely to be affected include uMhlathuze, Mtubatuba, Big Five Hlabisa, Nongoma, Jozini, uPhongolo and Umhlabuyalingana municipalities.
“This weather poses a high likelihood of flooded roads, bridges and settlements, major disruption of traffic flow and disruption to essential services (water, electricity and communications) We have activated our disaster teams in all the municipalities likely to be affected to be on high alert during this period. We advise communities to seek shelter in safe places.”
Mngadi said public facilities, such as community halls, are open as safe havens for those in need of shelter.
He said their teams may have to evacuate people should they foresee a high risk of danger due to inclement weather.
Mngadi urged motorists to avoid travelling during this period as bridges may become flooded and pose a risk to life.
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