Search underway after woman swept away in severe KZN storms
Disaster teams are searching for a woman who was swept away during heavy rains in Dundee, in northern KZN.
Severe thunderstorms battered most parts of the province yesterday, with western KZN under a Yellow Level 2 alert.
KZN COGTA says torrential rains last night caused flooding in Sibongile Township in the eNdumeni Local Municipality.
Spokesperson, Senzelwe Mzila, says officials are trying to find a 35-year-old woman who was swept away during the storm.
"Search and rescue operations are currently underway, while mop-up efforts have commenced to assist affected households."
A second disaster management team has been dispatched to uMlalazi Local Municipality, where severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall caused significant damage in wards 16, 21, and 14.
In a separate incident, an elderly person was struck by lightning in ward 8.
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The individual was immediately transported to hospital and is receiving medical care.
The SA Weather Service has just issued an alert for more severe thunderstorms.
A Yellow Level 2 weather warning is in place over north-western KZN today and for Western KZN tomorrow.
Mzila has urged residents to remain vigilant.
"Inclement weather conditions are expected to persist throughout the spring and summer seasons, with above-average rainfall forecasted. Communities are advised to monitor official weather alerts and take precautionary measures to safeguard lives and property."
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