Avenue East road in Isipingo Beach flooded, 21 May, 2022
eThekwini authorities are keeping a close eye on major roads and informal settlements as heavy rain again lashed the cityThe municipality has activated its disaster management plan. This comes after floods in the province claimed 448 lives just over a month ago, displacing thousands of families. eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson Parboo Sewpersad says,” Motorists must be very careful and avoid driving through flooded areas. Avoid crossing low-lying bridges, streams and rivers. Residents living in low-lying areas, sudden floods may affect them. Monitor the rising water levels and evacuate to safer places or to higher ground. The public must monitor weather alerts and radio and television.
Motorists are also urged to avoid Genezano Road in Seatides as well as Sanele Nxumalo Lane near the stadium. The main road leading into Umdloti has also been affected. The Metro says residents should also avoid North Beach Road.Dr Imtiaz Sooliman from the Gift of the Givers talks more about mobilisation of aid for those who might have to leave their homes tonight due to rain:
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