The KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has advised residents to be vigilant.
On Sunday, the South African Weather Services issued a warning for heavy rains and strong winds in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal as well as thunderstorms across the province.
Severe weather conditions overnight affected infrastructure including the Harry Gwala Regional Hospital and some houses in the Mgungundlovu District.
KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says, “The severe weather conditions are expected to persist, with a Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms currently active across large parts of the province, particularly in the eThekwini Metro and the districts of uThukela, uMzinyathi, uMgungundlovu, Harry Gwala, Ugu, and iLembe. These conditions are likely to cause disruptions, including falling trees blocking major roads, power surges disrupting services, danger to life (both human and livestock) due to excessive lightning, and damage to structures from hail and wind.”
The Red Cross, the Gift of the Givers, and SASSA have extended a helping hand to families that have been affected by last night’s heavy rains and strong winds.
Areas such as Vulindlela, Edendale and Imbali were also impacted, with damage to several houses and infrastructure.
Msunduzi municipality mayor Mzimkhulu Tebolla says, “Yesterday, on the third of November 2024, Msunduzi municipality was severely impacted by a storm after the weather South African Weather Service issued a level four weather alert across KZN. Our disaster management teams have been hard at work assessing the damage across 10 affected wards, including areas like Vulindlela, Edendale and Imbali, where homes and public infrastructure have been significantly impacted.”
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