NOTE: List of emergency contact numbers during the KZN floods

*traffic updates as of Sunday 22 May

Several lives have already been lost in Durban due to weather-related incidents.

As the storms continue unabated - the South African Weather Service has issued a very serious alert for KwaZulu Natal. 

An orange level 8 warning is in place, with forecasters urging residents to be extra cautious as torrential rains continue to pound parts of the province, including Durban, Margate, Port Shepstone and Harding. 

The SA Weather Service says while it's clearing up in most parts of KZN, the south-eastern regions can expect more heavy rain.

We have compiled a list of emergency contact numbers to take note of:

Click here for an up-to-date view of the weather conditions.

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