Durban weather

Residents in several suburbs of Durban had to flee their properties on Monday, after torrential mudslides powered through homes.

Some local residents have been informed that the sand dunes are moving as a result of these gushing waters, and it’s something that should concern every resident in this region. However, the persistence of this precipitation has become a serious hazard to life. The relentless downpours have caused a traffic nightmare too, with many roads in and around Durban being washed away, eroded, or significantly damaged by the adverse conditions.

As the storms continue unabated - the South African Weather Service has issued a very serious alert for KwaZulu Natal.

It’s difficult, there is so much going on at the moment, emergency services are stretched to the max. “With today’s rain, that is expected to continue mostly over the southern parts. Gumede's warning of more sinkholes, mudslides ,soil erosion and major disruption of traffic.

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A 70-year-old Hindu temple in Umhlatuzana, Chatsworth, has been destroyed by the storm ravaging the KwaZulu-Natal province.

The water came in through doors and windows, but this time the temple yard is non-existent,” she added. “It is the only temple in the area and I think our devotees have been coming here for over 60 to 70 years. After the 2017 damage, the temple was rebuilt with donations and sponsors from community members.

Heavy rain over the weekend continued this week, causing widespread disruption across the KwaZulu-Natal.

Moreover, coastal flooding has been reported in Kingsburg. On Monday, the city of Durban recorded 91 mm. The extreme weather has also caused large-scale power outages in some infrastructure across the province. Furthermore, the ongoing weather warnings by the SAWS for heavy rain and flooding are still in place as of Monday. of rainfall in the span of only 24 hours. The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department (KZN COGTA) and disaster management teams have reportedly responded to other related incidents, including the landslides in the areas of KwaDukuza and flash floods in Ladysmith, as per Floodlist.com. Flash floods have swept away multiple vehicles and caused the overflow of rivers in the province.

People in KwaZulu-Natal have to cope with heavy rain and flooding in the province.

"During the night and into this morning rescue teams have been and are continuing to assist in flood-related incidents involving local citizens, domestic and farm animals and wildlife. The entire city is flooded, and we cannot get to everything," one said. Her spokesperson Mlungisi Mtshali said in the mean time, she is in touch with local authorities about the situation." eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is briefing the media on flooding in Durban, caused by heavy rains over the last few days. Kaunda apologised to residents who had been left without help while "in need". Kaunda said that some cemeteries have been flooded and municipal staff had been dispatched to assess the damage. Four persons were lifted from the area and removed to safety," he said. It is one of the basic mandates of government to monitor weather services and the possible impact such can have on people. It has now become a yearly reality, that as South Africa enters the winter period, the people of Kwa-Zulu Natal are subjected to a tragic but predictable natural disaster in the form of floods. "This as torrential rains continue to cause wide-spread destruction and loss of life. "We are trying to access areas but most roads are closed," said Bilaal Jeewa from Gift of the Givers. Earlier, mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said they are working with NGOs to provide food and blankets for people seeking shelter at community halls across the city. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Hlomuka said he received a briefing from provincial disaster management structures in taking stock of the damage.

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“On arrival of Medi Response Search and rescue crews, together with the SAPS and Metro Police Search and Rescue, it was established that a landslide had occurred, engulfing an informal dwelling. Road diversions are being implemented where possible,” Hlomuka said. “Disaster management teams continue to respond to a number of incidents which include a wall collapse in eThekwini that led to a fatality, mudslides that have been reported in KwaDukuza, flooding of Ladysmith town and road damage on the south coast.

Persistent heavy rain over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal has resulted in widespread flooding, school closures, roads collapsing and several accidents.

“Disaster management teams continue to respond to a number of incidents, which include a wall collapse in eThekwini that led to a fatality, mudslides reported in KwaDukuza, flooding in Ladysmith and road damage on the south coast. There have also been reports of trucks veering off the road in and around Durban. In Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, several roads were flooded on Monday morning resulting in the closure of schools.

The South African Weather Service said the 'significant amounts of rainfall' and flooding in KZN is expected to continue.

The body of a man who died in an Umlazi mudslide was recovered by the police on Sunday, 10 April. Photo: SAPS. The body of a man who died in an Umlazi mudslide was recovered by the police on Sunday, 10 April. Photo: SAPS. The South African Weather Service said the ‘significant amounts of rainfall’ and flooding in KZN is expected to continue.

The KwaZulu-Natal region is experiencing a downpour of rain with countless reports of floods and mudslides in parts of Durban and Ladysmith.

Vehicle accidents are possible due to slippery roads,” read the statement. “Disaster management teams continue to respond to a number of incidents which include a wall collapse in eThekwini that led to a fatality, mudslides that have been reported in KwaDukuza, flooding of Ladysmith and road damage on the South Coast. Road diversions are being implemented where possible. The KwaZulu-Natal region is experiencing a downpour of rain with countless reports of floods and mudslides in parts of Durban and Ladysmith.

The severe weather conditions have resulted in the Umdloti community coming together amidst a crisis.

This paired with years of neglect from the municipality caused the water to move the embankment. The soil is just too saturated to drain the water by now after a weekend of rain. The plan is to secure Bellamont Road and make their way to Isikulu.

A 22-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed on him in KwaMashu, north of Durban, early on Monday morning.

On Sunday a man was crushed to death when his house collapsed in Umlazi, south of Durban. “A man aged 22 sustained fatal injuries when a wall collapsed on him,” he said. A 22-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed on him in KwaMashu, north of Durban, early on Monday morning.

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Durban weather: KwaZulu-Natal has been battered by heavy rainfall and floods, resulting in road closures across large parts of the province.

“Significant amounts of rainfall already observed in areas along the coast and reports of flooding on roads. It’s vital to remember wet weather conditions reduce visibility, steering ability and traction; and increases the time and space required to bring a vehicle to a complete stop. In addition to the above, yellow level 2 warnings were issued for Durban weather as well: heavy rainfall, mudslides and harsh driving conditions over the midlands and northern parts of KZN.

Hlomuka said inclement weather conditions over the weekend had increased the risk of localised flooding across the province, as heavy rains continue. Durban KZN ...

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Persistent heavy rain over large parts of KwaZulu-Natal has resulted in widespread flooding, school closures, roads collapsing and several accidents.

“Disaster management teams continue to respond to a number of incidents, which include a wall collapse in eThekwini that led to a fatality, mudslides reported in KwaDukuza, flooding in Ladysmith and road damage on the south coast. In Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, several roads were flooded on Monday morning resulting in the closure of schools. A main road in the holiday town of Margate had to be closed after severe damage due to flooding.

A 22-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed on him in KwaMashu, north of Durban, early on Monday morning.

On Sunday a man was crushed to death when his house collapsed in Umlazi, south of Durban. “A man aged 22 sustained fatal injuries when a wall collapsed on him,” he said. A 22-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed on him in KwaMashu, north of Durban, early on Monday morning.