KZN disaster teams on high alert amid severe weather

KZN disaster teams on high alert amid severe weather

KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi says disaster risk management teams are on high alert as more severe weather is expected in the province on Tuesday. 

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The South African Weather Service has warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential flooding.

The department’s Senzelwe Mzila has urged residents to exercise caution, especially on the roads, as the adverse weather poses significant risks.

 READ: Officials assess storm damage in eThekwini, more rain expected

"The heavy rains that commenced on Sunday have already resulted in the flooding of several roads and major disruption of traffic in major cities such as eThekwini,” Mzila said.

"Although no major incidents have been reported so far, residents are advised to heed the weather warning issued by the weather service."

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