KwaZulu-Natal faces two days of severe thunderstorms, flooding and hail
A yellow Level 4 warning is in place across much of KwaZulu-Natal, with heavy rain, hail, flooding and damaging thunderstorms expected from Thursday afternoon into Friday.
KwaZulu-Natal faces two days of intense weather conditions, including heavy rain, hail, flooding and damaging storms. A Level 4 warning has been issued across most of the province, valid from Thursday afternoon until midnight Friday. This warning covers regions like eThekwini, Newcastle, Ladysmith and others, with the potential for flooding of settlements, roads and bridges.
Lower-level flooding, slippery roads, poor visibility and minor accidents are also possible under the Level 2 warning for central parts of the province. Severe thunderstorms and hail are expected to disrupt daily life, so residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel. Motorists are warned against crossing flooded roads and should seek safe shelter during the storms.
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