KwaZulu-Natal: Possible flooding expeected along the coast
An orange level 6 warning for rain has been issued for KwaZulu-Natal. Possible flooding of roads and settlements is possible.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says heavy and disruptive rain can be expected along the KwaZulu-Natal coast and its adjacent interior, particularly the southern coast.
The weather service has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rain which is valid for Monday, 16 October 2023.
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HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED IN KWAZULU-NATAL ON MONDAY
The weather service said scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers are expected over KwaZulu-Natal.
“More than 50mm of rain is expected which may lead to flooding of roads, bridges and settlements,” the weather service said.
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POSSIBLE IMPACTS:
- Flooding of roads, bridges and settlements both formal and informal.
- Danger to life (fast flowing streams/deep waters).
- Major disruption of traffic flow due to major roads being flooded.
- Disruption to essential services (water, communication, electricity, etc.).
- Damage to mud-based houses.
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⚠️Update of warning for KZN coast: ORANGE LEVEL 6 WARNING issued for Monday, 16 October 2023. Heavy and disruptive rainfall can be expected along the KZN coast and its adjacent interior, particularly the southern coast. Widespread flooding is possible. pic.twitter.com/qR6X1oceUe— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 15, 2023
ORANGE LEVEL 5 WARNING ISSUED FOR THE EASTERN CAPE
The weather service also issued an orange level 5 warning for disruptive rainfall in the Eastern Cape.
Significant amounts (50 – 100mm) of rainfall is expected over King Sabatha Dalindyebo, Port St Johns, Ingquza Hill and Mbizana Local Municipalities.