KZN disaster teams activated as severe thunderstorms expected
SAWS has issued a Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms along with damaging coastal winds.
Disaster response units have been mobilized in southern KwaZulu-Natal as forecasters predict severe thunderstorms will impact the region. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 4 Alert for intense thunderstorms, along with a warning about coastal wind damage. These storms are expected to produce torrential rain, frequent lightning strikes, and powerful gusts throughout the day. A yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued for the southern parts of KwaZulu Natal.
Siboniso Mngadi, a spokesperson for the provincial department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, stated, "Municipalities likely to be affected include Ray Nkonyeni, Umdoni, Umzumbe, uMuziwabantu, uMzumbe, uMzimkhulu, Johannes Phumani Phungula, and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma." "MEC Buthelezi has urged communities to remain vigilant, as these weather conditions could cause flooding, infrastructure damage and other dangerous conditions.
Our disaster management teams in the mentioned municipalities have been urged to be on alert and follow all the necessary measures," Mngadi added.
The South African Weather Report, dated September 4, 2026, provides further details on the expected weather conditions.
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