KZN disaster management teams on high alert

DISASTER Management teams in KwaZulu-Natal remain on high alert as the predicted extreme weather hits the province. Light snow fall is already falling over parts of the Drakensburg and other parts of the province.

KZN MEC for Cogta Nomusa Dube-Ncube has appealed to residents, particularly in areas prone to heavy snow falls and flooding, to heed the department’s advice as well as the regular updates from the South African Weather Services when planning all trips that require driving or any other outdoor activities.

KZN Cogta has assured residents that its disaster management teams are on standby to assist with every reported incident relating to the cold and rainy weather in the province.

Also read: Cold spell set for Durban

“We  also specifically appeal to parents to ensure that all school-going children avoid precarious routes that are prone to flash flooding and we urge all schools to plan all outdoor activities carefully and in line with the latest updates from the South African Weather Services,” said Dube-Ncube.

She also warned snow watchers to stay clear of affected areas as they risk to be trapped in these areas when they become impassable.

“We also warn communities to be careful not to cause accidents with fires as they try to warm themselves up as the entire province is recording low temperatures,” added Dube-Ncube.