Severe thunderstorms expected to continue in KZN

JOHANNESBURG - Disaster management teams across Kwazulu-Natal have been placed on high alert, as severe thunderstorms are expected to continue on Monday.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for parts of Kwazulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, and Gauteng, warning that heavy rains could lead to localised flooding.

Provincial Cooperative Governance spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila is urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions during the adverse weather conditions.

“Municipalities expected to be affected include: Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma, Big 5 Hlabisa, Dannhauser, eDumbe, eMandlangeni, eNdumeni, uMsinga, Mthonjaneni, Newcastle, Nkandla, Nongoma, Nquthu, Ulundi, and Phongolo.”