KZN disaster teams on alert amid weather alerts
With another storm looming in KZN, officials say disaster management teams are standing by to respond to any emergencies, including evacuating people at risk.
Heavy rain that can lead to flooding and mudslides is expected across the province on Thursday evening and Friday.
The south coast has been placed on an orange level 6 warning, while other parts of KZN are on yellow level 4.
Cooperative Governance MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has urged residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel.
"Those who do not have an urgent trip to undertake must stay indoors. We must keep away from rivers and all other areas which have a propensity for flooding.
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"In the last few weeks, we've dealt with loss of lives. We've dealt with extreme weather conditions. And we really want to implore to our people to heed the warnings."
Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has also pleaded with motorists to take extra care in the wet weather conditions.
"The issue of climate conditions is real. Our message is clear that when you are on the road, you are not even driving your only vehicle. Just be mindful that you must adhere to the law.
"Just adhere to the principles that you must also ensure that others are safe, caution and all those things. So you're driving, passengers and all those pedestrians on the road. It is your duty as a driver."
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