KZN disaster management on high alert after SAWS warns of heavy rain

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KZN disaster management on high alert after SAWS warns of heavy rain
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) also forecast possible flooding in parts of the province on Thursday and Friday.

DURBAN - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs placed disaster management teams on high alert, following a warning from the South African Weather Service of disruptive rains.“The provincial Disaster Management Centre has activated the Joint Operations Committee , which will meet daily with all disaster management teams from municipalities to take stock of the situation.

These rains bring the possibility of localised flooding in low-lying areas, susceptible settlements, roads, and bridges,” said Cogta spokesperson Nonala Ndlovu.“Residents of eThekwini, iLembe, uMgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude are urged to pay attention to the level 9 weather warning and take all the necessary precautions.”Thousands of people were also displaced and the damage to infrastructure totalled R25 billion.

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