Tongaat resident: "The devastation to our community is severe"
Residents band together to help this KZN community.
Tongaat has been one of the communities struck the hardest across our province. Initiatives were launched to help this community as of Monday afternoon. Roshan Lil-Ruthan has led some of these initiates and has been on-the-ground since the weather turned.
Lil-Ruthan, communications spokesperson and liaison officer of the Verulam Water Crisis Committee, joined East Coast Breakfast for a critical update:
The harsh weather conditions have struck KwaZulu-Natal hard. Our thoughts are with those affected by the storm.
Fortunately, Stacey and J Sbu were able to provide a heartwarming update later in the day with Lil-Ruthan. Take a listen here:
Here are some of the heartbreaking scenes shared by East Coasters across the province:
Tornado: Tongaat area, KZN. pic.twitter.com/kGxvBtHVuG
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) June 3, 2024
KZN - Storm Conditions: Ballito
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 3, 2024
(Language warning) pic.twitter.com/73w2PiY3rS
KZN - Storm Conditions: #Tornado type system at Newcastle pic.twitter.com/w3OQOQrc1V
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 3, 2024
Our thoughts with those affected by the Tornado in Tongaat and surrounding areas in KZN https://t.co/VDIvWzZWUu #ArriveAlive @ReenvalSA @afriwx @Dotransport @rtia_aarto @TrafficRTMC @kzngov pic.twitter.com/IBMjvj1T1o
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) June 3, 2024
Durban is chaotic at the moment!
— James Preston (@JamesPrestonZA) June 3, 2024
A tornado has caused air traffic at King Shaka International Airport to stay in the air and wait. pic.twitter.com/kOhx1p4OZD
KZN - Storm Conditions: #Hailstorm arriving in Tongaat area pic.twitter.com/50uCbhdon7
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) June 3, 2024
Click here for an up-to-date view of the weather conditions.
It is essential to take precautions for another day of uncertain weather conditions. While it is expected during the day will be mostly cloudy conditions. Stay in touch with your community groups and TUNE IN to East Coast Radio for the necessary updates.
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