WIDESPREAD showers and rain are expected over Zululand today after the SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 6 warning for disruptive rain.
The warning is expected today (Sunday) from 12pm until Tuesday at midnight.
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The affected area is over the south-eastern parts of KZN.
Potential impacts are flooding of roads, bridges and settlements; danger in fast-flowing streams or deep waters; major disruption of traffic flow; disruption of essential services and damage to infrastructure and mud-based homes.
“Avoid crossing rivers and swollen streams where water is above your ankles,” warned SAWS.
“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level and switch off electricity at the building’s supply point,” they added.
“In rural areas protect or relocate animals to a safe place higher ground,” said SAWS.
Affected municipalities include uMhlathuze, uMlalazi, KwaDukuza and Mandeni on the KZN north coast.
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