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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs says disaster management teams have been placed on high alert following weather warnings from the South African Weather Service .the province will experience disruptive rainfall that could lead to flooding.

“Residents of uMkhanyakude, Ilembe and uMgungundlovu are urged to pay attention to the level 9 weather warning and take all the necessary precautions. A level 5 weather warning for disruptive rain has also been issued for uThukela, Zululand, uMzinyathi, Ugu and Harry Gwala districts,” added Ndlovu. Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service has issued a level 5 warning for widespread showers and thundershowers over parts of KwaZulu-Natal for Thursday.

The Service says that more than 50 millimetres of rainfall are expected which could lead to the flooding of roads and settlements. In a separate statement, the eThekwini Municipality says disaster management teams and emergency personnel are on standby.Orange Rain warning: KZN – 05 January 2023

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