More than 200 mm of rainfall is expected is expected in a number of parts of South Africa on Thursday.
DISASTER TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT – MORE THAN 200 MM RAIN EXPECTED
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda has instructed all catastrophe administration groups and emergency personnel to face by as heavy rains are anticipated for many parts of the town.
“According to the South African Weather Service ( SAWS), more than 200 mm of rainfall is expected at eThekwini alone.”
Kaunda urged residents in low-lying areas to be cautious as localised flooding is expected.
He is additionally calling upon members of the general public planning to journey to postpone their journeys till it is protected to journey.
Disaster administration groups and personnel are on excessive alert as heavy rains and floods are anticipated TODAY in KwaZulu-Natal.
A degree 9 warning for THUNDERSTORMS and floods was issued for these parts of South Africa.
SAVE THESE EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- KZN Emergency Medical Service – 10177
- eThekkwini Fire and Emergency Services – 031 361 0000
- St. Johns Ambulance – 031 305 6588
- Netcare – 082 911
- Fire and Disaster Management – 031 361 000
- Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution, and sewer faults – 080 131 3013
- Mountain Rescue – 080 000 5133
- Sea Rescue – 031 361 8667
- Nettow – 083 700 6854
THE LEVEL 9 WARNING IS IN PLACE FROM MIDDAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) mentioned widespread flooding of roads, settlements, and bridges is potential.
“Some of the impacts include danger to life due to fast-flowing deep water, widespread displacement of communities, widespread and prolonged damaged disruption to essential service (Water, electricity, and communication systems).”
‘STAY INDOORS AND OFF THE ROADS’
It suggested the general public to remain indoors and off the roads and keep away from crossing rivers and swollen streams the place water is above their ankles.
“If trapped in a vehicle during a flood, abandon it and climb to higher ground. In buildings, move valuables to a safe place above the expected flood level.”
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THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE LEVEL 9 WARNING
The following areas shall be affected by the Level 9 climate warning for Disruptive Rain:
- Umhlabuyalingana / Mbazwana
- Big Five Hlabisa – Hluhluwe / Hluhluwe
- Mtubatuba / Riverview
- uMhlathuze / Richards Bay / Kwa Mbonambi
- uMlalazi / Eshowe
- KwaDukuza / KwaDukusa/Stanger
- Ndwedwe
- Mkhambathini / Camperdown
- uMshwathi / New Hanover
- Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
A LEVEL 5 WEATHER WARNING FOR DISRUPTIVE RAIN
A degree 5 climate warning was additionally issued for the next areas:
- Bushbuckridge
- Thaba Chweu / Sabie
- Mbombela – Sabie / Whiteriver / Mbombela
- Nkomazi / Skukuza
- eDumbe / Paulpietersburg
- Dannhauser
- Alfred Duma – Ladysmith / Ladysmith
- Nquthu / Nqutu
- Ulundi
- Okhahlamba / Royal National Park
- Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
- Alfred Duma – Indaka / Ekuvukeni
- Mpofana – Mooi River / Mooi River
- Ingwe / Donnybrook
- Matatiele
- Mhlontlo / Tsolo
- Sakhisizwe / Elliot
- Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
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“If trapped in a car throughout a flood, abandon it and climb to greater floor. Move valuables to a protected place above the expected flood degree in buildings. In rural areas, defend/relocate animals to a protected place on greater floor.
“Take caution when traveling or avoid traveling as roads may be flooded, with potholes being filled with water, and there may be sinkholes.”
SAWS
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MEANWHILE, A LEVEL 2 WARNING WAS ISSUED FOR THESE AREAS
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Meanwhile, a degree 2 climate warning for Disruptive Rain was additionally issued for these areas for Thursday:
- Greater Giyani / Giyani
- Ba-Phalaborwa
- Greater Letaba / Mooketsi
- Greater Tzaneen / Tzaneen
- Polokwane
- Mogalakwena / Mokopane
- Lephalale
- Thabazimbi
- Bela-Bela
- Modimolle/Mookgopong – Mookgopong / Mookgopong
- Ephraim Mogale / Marble Hall
- Emakhazeni / Machadodorp
- Msukaligwa / Ermelo
- Lekwa / Standerton
- Phumelela / Warden
- Mafube / Mafube/Frankfort
- Phumelela / Warden
- Nketoana / Reitz
- Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
- Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
- Dihlabeng / Bohlokong
- (*200*) / Barkly East
- Intsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
- Emalahleni / Lady Frere
The SAWS suggested the general public to take vital precautions to safe their properties.
” Localised harm to mud-based homes or buildings is potential.”
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