Heavy rains in some parts of KZN, but province not expected to be hard hit by Dineo
KZN will not be hit as hard by the storm Dineo as originally expected.
That's according to SA Weather Service forecasters - who say the storm is now referred to as ex-Dineo, after it was downscaled to a tropical depression.
It made landfall in Mozambique where it's now reported to have killed four people - including a child.
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Meteorologist Wisani Maluleke says there is significant cloud cover and rain in the extreme north of the province, including Pongola and Makhathini areas - but projections are now less severe.
"We still expecting a lot of rain in those areas - 60% chance of rain over northern parts of KZN. Because the clouds which are there currently giving us some rain. So we're still expecting a significant amount of rainfall, but not the rainfall that can scare people," he said.
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Meanwhile, residents in Sodwana on the north coast have told Newswatch they've experienced sporadic rainfall - with the heaviest downpours early this morning.
Some people have strapped down solar panels in preparation for any gale force winds.
"There's been a lot of rain overnight - from 2am to 4am. Last night rains got stronger; a lot more intense," this resident said.
