KZN disaster teams on high alert amid severe weather warnings
A Level 6 disruptive snow warning has been issued for parts of the Eastern Cape, with major traffic disruptions, threats to livelihoods and the possibility of some communities becoming temporarily inaccessible as a cold front and cut-off low affect several provinces.
KZN disaster teams have been placed on high alert as severe weather warnings are issued across the region. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive snow over several municipalities in the Eastern Cape, including Chris Hani District and Senqu, Elundini and Matatiele. This warning is expected to remain in place until Tuesday, August 11, potentially causing major traffic disruptions, impacts on livelihoods, and making some communities temporarily inaccessible.
Additionally, Yellow Level 4 warnings have been issued for damaging winds and waves along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, which could disrupt small harbours and ports, create dangerous navigation conditions, and damage infrastructure and settlements. A separate Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive rain has been issued for several municipalities in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, which could result in localized flooding of vulnerable settlements, roads, and bridges.
KZN's Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC has placed provincial disaster management response units on high alert, urging residents to take necessary precautions and exercise caution, particularly when traveling.
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