What Happened
Severe thunderstorms have been forecasted for KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, prompting the KZN Transport and Human Settlements department to deploy a team to KwaBester, Inanda, where several homes were flooded over the weekend due to heavy rains. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 and Yellow Level 2 warning, indicating that dangerous localised flooding, submerged roads and bridges, and traffic disruptions are expected.
Why It Matters
The flooding in KwaBester has already displaced residents, who are currently staying with friends while awaiting future accommodation plans, as reported by KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma. The anticipated severe weather poses a significant risk to public safety and infrastructure, with potential for further flooding in low-lying areas, which could exacerbate the current situation.
What’s Next
Residents are urged to take precautions as the severe weather is expected to continue, with heavy downpours likely to occur. The KZN Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs department is monitoring the situation closely, and local authorities are preparing for possible infrastructure damage and recovery efforts. The community is advised to stay informed through official channels as the weather develops.
