South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecasted a week of torrential downpours for KwaZulu-Natal. SAWS released a notice warning of heavy rain and possible flooding for parts of the province.
‘Leading to localized flooding and reduced visibility is expected over parts of Ugu and Ethekwini DMs from today,’ said SAWS.
Warning:11/11/2019 08h00 TO:11/11/2019 23h00 Heavy rain- Leading to localized flooding and reduced visibility is expected over parts of Ugu and Ethekwini DMs from today..SAWS
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 11, 2019
WATCH: The M4 between Umhlanga and Sibaya has been closed temporarily. This is due to the ground underneath being washed away. @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/4VwkitGYQW
— Logic Malinga (@Logic_Malinga) November 11, 2019
WARNING! The M4 North South has been Closed between Sibaya Circle and uMhlanga and the uMhlanga bridge to the bridge washing away ( Bridge could collapse ). #KZNTraffic
— ECR Traffic (@ecrtraffic) November 11, 2019
Kwazulu Natal Today ‘s Weather overview: 11.11.2019 pic.twitter.com/vLH3OU4EZA
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) November 11, 2019
Durban weather this week. Image: SAWS
According to IOL, Sipho Hlomuka, the co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, has put disaster management teams on standby. ‘Our disaster management teams are on standby in areas that are prone to flooding and they will be monitoring the situation. We have full confidence in our teams’ ability to provide the necessary support should the need arise.’
Seeing that the thunderstorm season is upon us, here is a reminder of the difference between normal and severe thunderstorms.
REMEMBER: When thunder roars, go indoors! #BeWeatherSMART @_ArriveAlive @N3Route @huisgenoot @landbou @GrainSA @AgriSAOfficial @FarmersWeeklySA pic.twitter.com/0V9d2DrqX2— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 3, 2019
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