EMERGENCY services have had a busy 24 hours. Starting with snow yesterday (Monday) morning and then flooding in the afternoon and evening.
At this stage fortunately no fatalities have been reported as a result of the flooding which affected areas in the Ilembe district down into the Ugu district.
People are being evacuated out of the low lying areas in the Boboyi & Umzinto areas on the South Coast
— KZN EMS Spokesperson (@KZN_EMS_MEDIA) July 25, 2016
Rob Mckenzie, spokesman for KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services, said several rescues were performed when cars were washed away due to the flood waters.
One such incident was on the south coast where a family of three was swept off a bridge. “They had to swim several kilometres down river to find a place to safety get out of the water,” he said.
Mr McKenzie reported the following:
* People evacuated in Boboyi and Umzinto.
* Flooding on the P200 – Izotsha. A car swept off the road and a taxi overturned.
* Cars swept off the road in Nyandezulu and St Faiths Road.
* Reported flooding in Marine Drive in Oslo Beach.
If there is no answer on 10177 or the lines are down. Dial 112 from a cell phone or 0800005133 to contact @kznems in an emergency
— KZN EMS Spokesperson (@KZN_EMS_MEDIA) June 9, 2016
Mr Mckenzie said that there are still intermittent showers in KZN and people are urged to still be cautious.
* When driving slow down and increase following distances.
* Leave early for work or appointments.
* Do not try and drive though large pools of water or over flooded bridges.
* Report any emergencies to 10177
Please don't take a chance in driving over flooded bridges or through big pools of water https://t.co/PYfqrYJhW7
— KZN EMS Spokesperson (@KZN_EMS_MEDIA) July 25, 2016
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