KZN disaster teams on standby as Level 6 rainfall warning issued

A woman walks through heavy rain in the city of Durban. AFP/Rajesh Jantilal

DURBAN - Disaster management teams across KwaZulu-Natal are on standby ahead of severe weather expected to hit the province from midnight.

The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall, with the possibility of flooding in several areas.

The provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) is urging residents to take the warnings seriously and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in areas at high risk of flooding.

Cogta spokesperson Siboniso Mngadi said the warning has been escalated for coastal areas stretching from Port Shepstone to Mandeni.