Glenwood and Umbilo areas given the all-clear after last night’s rain
Roving teams are removing obstructions on roads and clearing fallen trees and other debris.
WHILE KwaZulu-Natal was hit by the heavy rains last night, leading to flooding in some areas, there was little impact in the Glenwood and Umbilo areas.
Ward 33 councillor Sakhile Mngadi reported that it was ‘all clear’ in Glenwood and Umbilo.
Glenwood resident Bruce Soutar echoed these views, saying, “We escaped with little damage.”
However, Soutar advised motorists to approach the intersection of Mazisi Kunene and Marist roads with caution as there is a large ditch on the side of the road.
Berea Mail noted debris on roads in the Musgrave area, where sand had washed onto the road or tree branches had fallen.
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In a statement, the eThekwini Municipality said roving teams are removing obstructions on roads and clearing fallen trees and other debris.
The City reported that they had various teams working through the night to support communities after heavy rains and tornadic activity that left a trail of destruction through several communities.
“Teams have been deployed in communities to open halls to accommodate displaced families and to render other assistance such as food, blankets and mattresses. Halls have been opened in Folweni, Amoati, Amatikwe, Redfern in Phoenix and Inanda Newtown C. eThekwini Fleet is on standby to transport families and their belongings to the various halls,” said the City.
The City added that search and rescue teams have been rescuing families trapped by water in their homes.
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