Level 6 weather warning issued for KZN
With tropical storm Filipo intensifying in the Mozambique Channel, the South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 6 warning and a Yellow Level 4 warning for north-eastern KZN for Wednesday.
It's one of the South African regions it says could be affected by the tropical low-pressure system approaching Mozambique.
The weather service says northern KZN, as well as the Lowveld areas of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, can expect heavy rain.
The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance says it has activated disaster management teams in all municipalities that may potentially be affected.
"Areas that are likely to be affected include uMhlathuze, Mtubatuba, Big Five Hlabisa, Nongoma, Jozini, uPhongolo and Umhlabuyalingana local municipalities," says spokesperson Siboniso Mngadi.
"We advise communities to seek shelter in safe places. Public facilities, such as community halls, are open as safe havens for those in need of shelter.
"Our teams may have to evacuate people should they foresee a high risk of danger due to inclement weather. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid travelling during this period, as bridges may become flooded, posing a risk to life."
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