KZN flooding 2022

The unprecedented floods in Durban have caused massive damage to infrastructure, uprooting homes, destroying roads and sinking vehicles.

- Gift of the Givers assist communities in flood ravaged KZN - Over 500 MTN sites down in KZN due to floods ravaging the province The opposition party the DA has called on the government to declare the province of KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone, saying that municipalities have limited resources and disaster management is not up to the challenge.

The South Coast smashed previous rainfall records, while rain further inland was also heavier than ever seen before.

The rains across KZN are now forecast to clear somewhat in the coming days, and severe weather warnings have been lifted. But the weekend will see a return to rain for many parts of the province, the SA Weather Service predicts, albeit at a level much more typical for April. - At Margate on the South Coast, 311mm of rain was recorded – more than doubling a record set 25 years ago.

At least 59 people died in floods and mudslides after storms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal province.

exceeded even the expectations". The provincial government said the storms "wreaked untold havoc and unleashed massive damage to lives and infrastructure" The provincial government said the disaster "wreaked untold havoc and unleashed massive damage to lives and infrastructure." After TV footage showed people stealing from shipping containers, the provincial government condemned "reports of the looting of containers" during the flooding. Parts of the province received more than 300 millimetres of rain on Monday, the heaviest one-day downpour in over 60 years, the South African Weather Service said. Parts of KwaZulu-Natal province received more than 300 mm of rain on Monday, the worst downpour in over 60 years

However, for the rest of the country, Eskom has confirmed that the rolling blackouts have been extended continuously until 5am on Friday morning.

However, for the rest of the country, Eskom has confirmed that the rolling blackouts have been extended continuously until 5am on Friday morning. However, for the rest of the country, Eskom has confirmed that the rolling blackouts have been extended continuously until 5am on Friday morning. JOHANNESBURG - As emergency teams scramble to rescue those affected by the devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal, Eskom has confirmed that it won't be subjecting residents in rain-ravaged eThekwini to power cuts.

The timing of torrential rains and widespread flooding in KwaZulu-Natal couldn't have been worse for the province's economy. KZN is still recovering from the ...

MTN said on Tuesday that 500 sites were down in KwaZulu-Natal, the result of infrastructure damage and power outages due to the rain. These terminals are an important part of the economy as they connect South Africa with landlocked countries such as Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. If these losses are not recovered, over time the local economy can suffer significantly,” said Palesa Phili. KZN is still recovering from the effects of the violence and looting in July last year that claimed many lives and cost the province R20-billion in lost business. Many businesses cannot afford further losses as they are still recovering from the 2021 July unrest and the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Phili. Transnet has temporarily suspended operations at its Durban terminals.

Heavy rainfall has resulted in flooding of certain roads and rising water levels in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Image: Sandile Ndlovu ...

Kaunda is expected to visit areas affected by flooding and heavy rains in the KwaZulu-Natal municipality. April 12 2022 - 12:12 April 12 2022 - 12:25 Images show large parts of the refinery plant submerged. April 12 2022 - 13:17 April 12 2022 - 13:29 April 12 2022 - 14:16 April 12 2022 - 14:31 The city calls on the public to be patient and understanding as there will be delays in restoring services," said municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela. April 12 2022 - 14:46 April 12 2022 - 16:20 April 12 2022 - 16:22

South Africa suspended shipping at its main port in Durban after the heaviest rains in more than six decades and resultant flooding damaged roads leading to ...

At least 45 killed as torrential rain leaves the province drowning in sorrow and destruction.

Years of underspending on repairs and maintenance of city infrastructure, blocked stormwater systems and exceptional levels of plastic pollution further ...

“Access roads around the port have been damaged, container yards, truck depots and trucks themselves have been flooded and damaged and the area is really a disaster at the moment. It is unclear when the port – the gateway to southern Africa – will return to full service. The association has advised members to delay any departures towards Durban, and to find depots and safe parking areas along the way,” said Kelly, adding that there were “no foreseeable shortages” in foodstuffs and fuel. Police told Daily Maverick, however, that no charges related to looting had yet been laid. This affected water pump stations and thereby water reticulation. The Port of Durban was forced to suspend all activity in the port on Monday evening as access roads and railway lines in and out of the port were damaged.