Flood warning: Heavy rains forecast for Durban and South Coast

Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Med~Evac joined the search for the vehicle that washed away off the low bridge near fiddlewood farm in Margate during the flood. It was located this morning approximately 5km away near the freeway with 3 occupants still inside the vehicle.

The South African Weather Service issued a level five warning for further heavy downpours that are expected along the South Coast and in theRay Nkonyeni local municipality spokesperson Simon April said municipal officials were on site assessing the damages in Margate on Monday morning.“The process of assessing damages is still continuing, and so far, the hardest hit area is Margate CBD , Margate Beach Promenade and some residential dwellings.

“Huge damage has been caused to water and roads infrastructure around the areas of Margate and an onsite assessment of the damages is underway,” Zama said. “A coordinated clean-up operation is in progress while cost implications of the damages caused are still being consolidated.

“The public is advised to take precautionary measures by moving to safer places and avoid travelling to mitigate risk. These thunderstorms may cause localised damage to settlements, vehicles, livelihood, livestock and power surges due to excessive lightning. The public is also warned of localised injuries and danger to life due to lightning,” the department said.

“Public facilities such as community halls are open as safe havens for those in need of shelter. Our teams may have to evacuate people should they foresee high risk of danger due to inclement weather. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid travelling during this period, as bridges may become flooded, posing a risk to life.

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