Disaster Management teams are on high alert following the weather warning that was issued by the South African Weather Service on Wednesday. The warning indicates that severe scattered showers and thunder showers can be expected over the interior parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday. Some of these storms may become severe over the interior parts of the province. MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs SihleZ ikalala said the storms are also expected to be accompanied by heavy rains.

AFFECTED AREAS 

The affected areas are Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma Indaka, Ladysmith, Dannhauser, eDumbe, eMadlangeni, Endumeni, Impendle, InkosiLangalibalele Escourt, Inkosi Langalibalele Sobabili, Mpofana - Giants Castle, Mpofana - Mooi River, Msinga, Newcastle, Nkandla, Nquthu, Okhahlamba, The Msunduzi, Ulundi, uMngeni, uMshwathi, Umvoti, uPhongolo

SAFETY TIPS

Residents are urged to avoid travelling on low-lying roads and low- bridges, as they are susceptible to flooding. 

·      Avoid swimming and crossing on swollen rivers.

·      Take caution when travelling or avoid travelling as roads may be flooded, and potholes may be filled with water and there may be sinkholes.

·      In rural areas, people living along the riverbanks must take caution and evacuate to higher ground if the need arises as the river banks may flood.

·      Livestock should be moved to higher lying ground.

 Disaster Management teams will continue to monitor the inclement weather conditions.