WATCH: Severe flooding in Virginia, Somerset Park

SEVERAL areas of Durban North and uMhlanga have been adversely affected by the heavy storm which has swept across the coast.

It first broke this morning on Durban’s south coast, bringing traffic to a standstill. The old Durban ariport has been flooded and several cars have been abandoned due to the high waters.

Virginia Circle is flooded at the moment and several trees have fallen over on Danville Avenue. Residents are urged to stay indoors and not to travel anywhere unless it’s an emergency.

A tree has also collapsed on Longwoods Drive affecting traffic. Several manhole covers in the Effingham and Greenwood Park areas have been forced open. We’ve also had reports of flooding on Lighthouse Road in uMhlanga.

A large branch has also fallen on Ridge Road, uMhlanga, resulting in the partial closure of the road.

Rinaldo Road has also flooded as well partial flooding on William Campbell Drive.

eThekwini spokesperson, Tozi Mthethwa, has urged all residents are urged to stay indoors until the storm passes.

“Residents are also cautioned against driving or walking anywhere for the duration of the storm. The current wind has been measured at 70 kilometres per hour, and is extremely dangerous,” she said.

There are reports of roofs that have been ripped off buildings in central Durban and Isipongo.

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