Persistent rainfall causes surge in power outages across Durban
The eThekwini municipality says additional teams have deployed to attend to outages.
Over the past day, Durban has been hit by an abundance of rainfall, leading to a spike in power outages across the city. In response to this ongoing issue, the eThekwini municipality has mobilized additional technical teams to address the outages. The persistent rain has not only caused power disruptions but also triggered mudslides in the Tshelimnyama area of Mariannhill, swollen rivers and streams, and prompted authorities to open the mouth of the Isiphingo canal to prevent industrial areas from being submerged.
However, due to the high number of outages, some regions may continue to face prolonged power cuts. Residents seeking updates on repairs can monitor the municipality's official channels, including the WhatsApp chatbot available at 064 761 7930. The weather forecast for the following day, September 18, 2026, predicts a mix of partly cloudy and cold to cool temperatures, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers that may intensify over central and eastern parts.
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