Durban North market cancelled as fields turn to ‘lakes’
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a weather warning on their website.
HEAVY rainfall left sport fields looking more like lakes at the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club this morning (Friday, 26 March).
The club took to social media to share photos of their waterlogged fields, saying the 031 Market which was set to take place this evening at the club had been cancelled.
The images, which were shared on the club’s Facebook page, showed a section of the field submerged in water.
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“Market 031 has been cancelled tonight due to the heavy rains and flooded fields. A new date will be set and advertised accordingly,” read the post.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a weather warning on their website, forecasting significant rainfall for the broader eThekwini area.
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“Disruptive rain leading to localised flooding in formal and informal settlements, infrastructure damage as well as disruptions to main roads are expected in the South Coast of KZN today,” read the site.
The Northglen News reached out to Northwood Crusaders Sports Club for a comment. The club did not respond at the time this article was published.
For more information about the 031 Market, visit the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club Facebook Page or the 031 Market event’s page on Facebook.
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