By: Natasha Archary
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) this weekend.
A Yellow Level 2 warning is due to the likelihood of severe thunderstorms, heavy rains and localised flooding from Friday, 14 October.
Residents and anyone choosing to visit the province over the weekend are urged to remain cautious and vigilant.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected from Saturday, 15 October towards the afternoon, over north-western parts of KZN.
The severe thunderstorm is expected to be accompanied by strong, damaging winds, excessive lightning and heavy downpours.
Yellow level 2 warning: Thunderstorms: KZN: 14/10/2022 pic.twitter.com/WNkU20R2OC
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 13, 2022
KZN disaster management teams and emergency services personnel have been placed on high alert.
According to reports, the storm moved over parts of uMzinyathi, iLembe and King Cetshwayo districts on Thursday, 13 October.
Localised damage to infrastructure is possible, including a high probability of flooding and further landslides.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution on the roads as visibility may be impaired and roads could become flooded or washed away.
The KZN floods earlier this year wrecked havoc on the province, with the rebuild still underway.
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