KZN on high alert as storm warning issued
With
KwaZulu-Natal under a double-storm warning until Friday, residents have
been urged to remain on high alert.
There is also a plea from eThekwini officials to avoid being on the road later on Thursday.
Weather forecasters have sent out a level 4 alert for severe thunderstorms over most parts of the province.
This excludes the south-east and extreme north-east parts.
An orange level 6 warning is also in place for disruptive rain from Thursday afternoon, with heavy downpours in the south-eastern parts.
READ: KZN bracing for heavy rains, thunderstorms
The municipality's Gugu Sisilana said that disaster management teams are on standby.
"This weather warning includes the eThekwini region. Predictions are indicating high likelihood of heavy rains. This warning may result in the flooding of roads and settlements, poor driving conditions, and the destruction of mud-based houses.
"The city advises residents to exercise extreme caution and to stay indoors if possible, and to avoid travelling. The public is reminded not to cross rivers and streams."
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