WATCH: Richards Bay worst affected by heavy rains in KZN

Disaster management and emergency services remain on high alert as heavy rain continues to fall in parts of KZN. 

Co-operative Governance spokesperson, Lennox Mabaso says the move is a precautionary measure because those affected live near a river in Umzingwenya.

Local government officials says a number of homes have been washed away due to ongoing rain.

Meanwhile, KZN EMS's Robert Mckenzie says paramedics have had their hands full dealing with road crashes over the past few days.

Video of flooded roads in Richards Bay by Jenney Freese.

"The rainy and wet weather has kept them busy. They've responded to multiple crashes across the province. Sadly, there's been several fatalities - one of the crashes were on the N2 highway near Zinkwazi," he said. 

Low temperatures, cold and wet weather will continue today, according to SAWS forecaster, Wisani Maluleke.

"From Tuesday, we will start seeing an improvement in terms of temperatures, and the weather getting a little warmer," he said.