KZN disaster management teams on high alert, severe storms expected
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has placed disaster management teams on alert after weather forecasters warned of severe storms across the province this afternoon.
The South African Weather Service issued a 'Watch' for severe storm activity in northern parts of the province this afternoon and into the evening.
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⚠ WATCH ⚠ 15/04/2019 14h00 TO:15/04/2019 23h00 Severe Thunderstorms are expected over parts of uThukela, aMajuba, uMzinyathi, Zululand and uMkhanyakude (KZN) in the afternoon, with possibility of heavy downpours and strong damaging surface winds.
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) April 15, 2019
MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube is urging communities in parts of the uThukela, aMajuba, uMzinyathi, Zululand and uMkhanyakude districts to be cautious.
The department says there is a possibility of heavy downpours and strong winds.
“We are urging residents to be cautious as lightning poses a deadly risk in our communities, especially in our rural areas. Our disaster management teams will be keeping a keen eye on areas that are most prone to such incidents. We appeal to all residents to stay alert,” said Dube-Ncube.
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Kwazulu Natal Today 's Weather overview: 15.4.2019 pic.twitter.com/hWH9EWCZqV
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) April 15, 2019