'Watch' issued for thunderstorms in north-eastern KZN
While, KwaZulu-Natal officials are counting the costs of this week's storm damage, it has now been confirmed that the death toll from weather-related incidents since the start of the long weekend has climbed to at least 70.
While it is still muddy and damp in some parts, the weather office has given us a clear skies forecast.
But it has issued a 'watch' for severe thunderstorms in the north-eastern parts of the province this afternoon.
Those include the district municipalities of King Cetshwayo and uMkhanyakude as well as parts of Zululand.
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The South African Weather Service said late yesterday afternoon that most of the province could expect a clear start to the day, with showers and thundershowers expected again in the evening.
In Durban, there is a 30 percent chance of rain in the evening. There is a 60 percent chance of evening showers in areas north of the province, including Richards Bay, Newcastle and Ulundi.
The weather service said yesterday that some 165 millimetres of rain fell in Durban on Monday -- that is more than the entire rainfall recorded in January alone and February and March combined.
Areas south of the city felt the full brunt of the storm. Amanzimtoti, Chatsworth and Umlazi were among the worst affected.
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Margate on the south coast recorded 200 millimetres of rain during Monday's deluge.
