WARNING: Severe KZN weather causing emergencies, flooding

Weather warnings come fairly often, but when a flood is expected, it is not something Durbanites take lightly.

Rain up to 150mm is expected to fall on our province on Monday, with unpredictable cold weather to come. Localised flooding is expected to cause a transportation backlog.

The "comma-shaped" cloud cluster is expected to hit KZN as reported by SABC and Severe Weather and Information Centre SA. See below:

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Heavy traffic, breakdowns, and accidents are also expected with the arrival of the adverse weather conditions. 

Many users around KZN have shared some media of what has been going on in their area and what we need to expect...

It is very important to know exactly what's happening and be very careful when commuting in this weather. 

Click here for an up to date view of the weather conditions. 

Many people around the province have shared the effects that the weather has had on them. Read below:

Authorities are on high alert during this time and disaster management teams are ready to be dispatched. 

If you are in need of emergency assistance, do not hesitate to contact the following:

• 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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Image courtesy of ECR weather services and weather WhatsApp group 

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