WATCH: Houses in different parts of KZN awfully ravaged by #KZNFloods
If you can lend a hand somehow, here are the places that need it most...
When the rainy weather started on Friday, no one imagined it would turn chaotic.
#KZNFloods is now the top trending hashtag on social media platforms as a result of the consistent rainfall.
LISTEN: An update on the severe weather conditions in parts of KZN
If you are someone who can help your community in any way, these are the affected areas.
If you also want to ensure that your family in KZN is safe, have a look at some of the affected areas:
Can anyone send some help 😭😭😭😭 am stuck inside my place, I looked thru the window the water are flowing like a river so I can’t open the door 😭😭😭😭😭😭 am in chesterville Road 16 #Durban #kznfloods pic.twitter.com/u2oToKUbfJ
— Maningi Madlala (@Ningiegh23) April 11, 2022
M4(Ruth First Highway) North onramp under Waterkant Rd bridge, across Blue Lagoon. Two cars submerged in water. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/QYSKrnoFvf
— Gabriel Sithole🇿🇦 (@GabrielSithole) April 12, 2022
Umlazi river has broken banks. All foot bridges are flooded. #DurbanFloods #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/DmEvRNmSMP
— Cllr Welekazi💙🇿🇦 (@African_Spring) April 12, 2022
Amanzimtoti, near Old Airport. Containers floating on the N2 this morning. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/17OCIo2Egr
— Nikyle Bisnath (@Nik_Bisnath) April 12, 2022
Our current situation in Chatsworth right now at 2:55Am. Nobody taking chances by Sleeping. Neighbors keep calling out on each other to stay Awake. A Wild expirence to go through. #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/274y4K5YoI
— DonJali (@Luc_Africa) April 12, 2022
DUT res #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/WHMc4ItbWH
— Mhleli (@mhlelizumaa) April 12, 2022
#KZNFloods Umdloti beach situation getting out of hand ,the time is now to pray for Durban pic.twitter.com/Xq4XWffNw0
— SISA FLATELA (@SisaFlatela) April 11, 2022
The rain is just relenting in Hillcrest #Durban. I’m sure we’ve had 300mm the last 2 days. Check the water coming through our garden. Too worried to go to bed #DurbanFloods #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/DiRV8CXH05
— Eiers (@eiers_) April 11, 2022
Mondi is evacuated after Water started overflowing from the canal reported at 23h00 11/04/2022 #DurbanFloods pic.twitter.com/dVCpkv8l99
— SA Trucker (@rsa_trucker) April 12, 2022
WATCH: Shongweni Waterfall is a hiker's dream with these heavy rains!
If you are in any of the above areas, stay safe and off the roads if possible.
You can also check on your friends and family in the area.
For any help from emergency facilities:
- KZN Emergency Medical Services - 10177
- Ethekwini Fire & Emergency Services- 031 361 0000
- St Johns Ambulance - 031 305 6588
- Netcare- 082 911
- Fire & Disaster Management- 031 361 0000
- Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution and Sewer Faults- 080 131 3013
- Mountain rescue - 080 000 5133
- Sea rescue- 031 361 8567
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