Weather Durban

MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Kwazi Mshengu, has advised that schools should remain closed following heavy rains, experienced in parts of the province ...

"Medi Response search and rescue personnel, together with KDM lifeguards, responded to the R102, when it was reported that a truck had been washed away. Should there be learners who are already in schools by the morning of Tuesday, April 12, principals are requested to observe weather patterns and find ways to inform parents when it is safe to fetch their children. It is for this reason that schools in affected areas are advised not to operate on the morning of Tuesday, April 12.

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.

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.

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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[File Image] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level five warning of flash flooding and poor visibility across the KwaZulu-Natal coast.

The rain is still coming down very hard making search conditions very difficult.” The towtruck that tried to get the vehicle out on the road is completely stuck now.” There is a block that is compromised in front of this house.

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.

The heavy downpour continued into Monday. Rivers have overflown, cars swept away and properties damaged in the heavy rains. Scores of residents have taken to ...

eThekwini's Roads and Stormwater teams are in Amanzimtoti unblocking drains to minimise flooding. The heavy downpour continued into Monday. Rivers have overflown, cars swept away and properties damaged in the heavy rains. In a statement released on Monday it said:

KwaZulu-Natal saw an increase in the amount of rain from Friday to Sunday, according to estimations by the SA weather Service, with some areas in northern ...

“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.

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.

A main road in the holiday town of Margate has been closed after severe damage due to flooding.

Images shared on social media showed swamped vehicles on a road in the area. “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.

On Monday, in eThekwini Metro two people died due to bad weather conditions, while two others are still missing after their vehicle was swept away in ...

He said efforts have commenced in areas such as KwaDabeka and Inanda in eThekwini to evacuate residents from high-risk areas to community halls. “Since yesterday, disaster management teams have been responding to incidents such as mudslides, structural collapses and flooded roads,” Hlomuka said in a statement. MEC for co-operative governance and traditional affairs in KwaZulu-Natal Sipho Hlomuka has urged residents to follow instructions given by disaster officials and law enforcement in response to incidents caused by bad weather.

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.