KZN people urged to remain indoors, more heavy downpours expected

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March 2, 2025
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Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have called on people in the province to remain indoors, and avoid unnecessary travel. This as the South African Weather Service issued a Level 5 weather warning forecasting heavy downpours leading to flooding, excessive lightning, hail and damaging winds which are expected over the western and southern parts of the province. The

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have called on people in the province to remain indoors, and avoid unnecessary travel. This as the South African Weather Service issued a Level 5 weather warning forecasting heavy downpours leading to flooding, excessive lightning, hail and damaging winds which are expected over the western and southern parts of the province.

The province is still reeling from recent flooding an mudslides that led to 11 deaths and scores of displaced people.

KwaZulu Natal’s Cogta MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, says, “Initial reports indicate that road infrastructure, in and around Ethekwini Metro, is already experiencing flooding, particularly along the M4 South, and other areas, leading on to the N3 in Ethekwini, and this highlights the severity of the situation. The South African Weather Services issued this urgent alert, due to the intensity of the anticipated rainfall and the potential for significant disruption.”

KZN Floods update | Residents are warned to remain indoors amid the heavy rain the province:

Emergency and rescue services in KwaZulu-Natal are overwhelmed with calls following persistent heavy rains across the province. A private security company has reported localized flooding in Tongaat, Phoenix, Verulam, and nearby areas north of Durban.

Reaction Unit South Africa Spokesperson, Prem Balram, confirmed that two families had to be evacuated in Verulam.

“When officers and paramedics arrived, most residents were safe. However, one family had to be evacuated after a wall collapsed in Temple Valley. Another family was stranded at a temple due to rising floodwaters and was safely evacuated, though their vehicles remained submerged,” said Balram.

WEATHER ALERT LEVEL 5 issued for eThekwini and other 4 KZN areas: Ray Nkonyeni, Mkhambathini, UMzumbe and Umdoni LM. Take immediate action to ensure your safety. Stay indoors, avoid travel & follow evacuation instructions if necessary. #KZNCogta #WeatherAlert #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/VCJLRlnj2h

— KZNCOGTA (@kzncogta) March 2, 2025