SA Weather Service issues another warning as storm hits Durban
Residents are cautioned against driving or walking anywhere for the duration of the storm.
HEAVY downpours, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected across Durban as the storm, which started in the south coast, moved north and inland this morning.
Meteorologist, Aslam Sardiwalla, said the storm may move as far as 50 kilometres inland.
“We have received reports of heavy downpour and flooding in some areas, and expect other areas to be affected as the storm moves.”
In some part of KwaZulu-Natal there have been reports of 90km/h winds, he said.
eThekwini spokesperson, Tozi Mthethwa, has urged all residents to stay indoors until the storm passes.
“Residents are also cautioned against driving or walking anywhere for the duration of the storm,” she said.
https://twitter.com/rescuecare/status/917674990920749061
Watch:10/10/2017 11h00-20h00 Gale force S/SW wind of 70-90km/h expected between Durban + Maputo today at sea + along coastal cities + towns.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 10, 2017
My yard #Amanzimtotistorm boundary wall collapsed. pic.twitter.com/RvuBMFsrD4
— Paul (@DurbanFire) October 10, 2017
Durban getting battered right now. ..stay safe guys #drivesafe #Durban #DurbanStorm pic.twitter.com/S6ULMLfkRC
— NashSmash (@HansrajNaresh) October 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/Asanda_Nothando/status/917674747877642240
#DurbanStorm right now 😿😿😿 pic.twitter.com/Wh0h2tjvzT
— INNOGRAPHER (@Innographer) October 10, 2017
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