Risk of flooding across KZN as inclement weather continues
Disaster management teams continue to be on high alert in anticipation of heavy rains that are expected in areas along the coast of the province today.
Disaster Management teams across the province of KwaZulu-Natal are continuing to closely monitor the inclement weather that has brought snow in areas along the Drakensberg and heavy rains in the northern parts of the province.
Since Monday, disaster management teams have responded to incidents in Nquthu where five houses collapsed as a result of the heavy snow that struck the area.
- Snowfall and rain along R617 from Underburg to Kokstad (Evatt/Swartberg). Disaster management teams (Harry Gwala District Municipality and Greater Kokstad Municipality) are placed on standby to monitor the situation. Department of Transport graders are also on standby to help with snow removal and alertness is urged from motorists and residents. Photo: Harry Gwala District Municipality
Specialised graders had to be used to clear snow blocked roads in between Underberg and Kokstad.
Disaster Management teams on high alert
The MEC for Cogta MEC Hlomuka has assured residents of the province that disaster management teams continue to be on high alert in anticipation of heavy rains that are expected in areas along the coast of the province today.
According to the latest advisory received by the department from the South African Weather Service, heavy rains can be expected in the Ugu, Ilembe, Ethekwini, Umgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo and the Harry Gwala District.
According to the SA Weather Service the impact of the disruptive rainfall is expected to result in flooding of roads and settlements (formal and informal), danger to life (fast-flowing streams/deep waters), major disruption of traffic flow due to major roads being flooded (N2) and possible damage to roads and bridges, and disruption to essential services (water, electricity, communication, schools, etc).
MEC Hlomuka has warned residents and motorists residing in these areas to exercise extreme caution.
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