BE prepared for intemperate weather this week and take precautions before travelling.
The weather is expected to bring extreme cold, snow and heavy rains to the province, according to KZN MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) Nomusa Dube-Ncube.
An “intense weather system”, which is headed this way, is likely to last into the weekend.
Cogta’s disaster management team has been placed on standby in case of any emergency situations.
“We are urging all residents of KZN to be cautious as many of our communities will be affected by the expected cold, including snowfall, and the reduced visibility on the roads as a result of this. We urge all those who are driving to take the necessary precautions and postpone all unnecessary journeys in poor weather conditions,” said Dube-Ncube.
Cogta added that people should avoid low lying roads prone to flooding and schools should take the weather into account when considering excursions or outdoor activities.
“We can assure the general public that a great deal of effort is always made by Cogta to ensure that each weather warning is acted upon appropriately and that important information is cascaded down to municipalities and other authorities in areas that are prone to weather-related incidents,” said Dube-Ncube.
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