Heavy rain, flash flood alert for parts of KZN

The SA Weather Service says a watch has been issued for heavy rain and strong south-westerly winds along the north coast - as a cold front moves over central SA, eastwards.

Areas along the east coast and adjacent interior will also be affected. 

"Tonight over KZN coastal areas, especially south of Richards Bay, we do expect showers and rain to persist. This could also lead to localised flooding in areas of those municipalities," forecaster, Wiseman Dlamini said.   

The affected districts include Ugu, eThekwini, ILembe, and parts of King Cetshwayo. 

Communities near rivers, and streams should also be on alert. 

"There could be instances where the rain is heavy at times which could lead to localised flooding. A significant amount of rain building up may lead to overflowing rivers. Communities surrounding those areas may be directly affected," he said. 

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Although SAWS is yet to confirm reports of snow, the Snow Report of SA says the first snowfall is expected on peaks of the northern, central and southern Drakensberg this afternoon.

Find the maximum temperatures for Friday below:

Margate and Durban - 22

Mooi River - 17

Richards Bay  - 24

Newcastle and Ladysmith - 20

Underberg, Giants Castle and Kokstad - 16

Pietermaritzburg - 20

Ixopo - 18 

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