KZN disaster management teams on high alert amid flood warnings, coastal areas brace for bad weather

Disaster management teams are on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following severe weather warnings by the SA Weather Service (SAWS), which said there was the possibility of flooding in some parts of the province.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs said it had activated disaster teams in all municipalities likely to be affected by heavy rains.

"Public facilities such as community halls are open as safe havens for those needing shelter. Our teams may have to evacuate people should they foresee a 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," the department said.