KwaZulu-Natal is bracing for another round of severe weather just days after a hailstorm left a trail of damage in Umshwathi in the Midlands. The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for north-western parts of the province, where thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, hail and lightning are expected from Monday afternoon.
Provincial Cooperative Governance spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila said disaster management teams have been placed on standby as conditions are likely to intensify.
“These storms may bring heavy downpours, damaging winds, excessive lightning and hail, particularly over the north-western parts of the province, including Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma, Dannhauser, eDumbe, eMadlangeni, Endumeni, Msinga, Newcastle, Nquthu and uPhongolo,” Mzila said.
Meanwhile, on the north coast, officials are continuing to assess damage in eSikhaleni after Saturday’s storm caused widespread flooding and ripped roofs from buildings. Gale-force winds also brought down several trees, including one that crushed two parked vehicles.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries or deaths were reported.