{
  "id": 19977773,
  "title": "SAWS issues Level 2 thunderstorm warning for parts of KwaZulu-Natal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/saws-issues-level-2-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-kwazulu-natal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T11:57:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/saws-issues-level-2-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-kwazulu-natal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 2 thunderstorm warning for certain areas of KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban. The warning comes into effect from 14:00 to 23:59 on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a 60% chance of rain. Residents in the affected regions are advised to take precautionary measures due to the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging wind, excessive lightning, and hail. Localized flooding is also a possibility, particularly in low-lying areas.\n\nMotorists are cautioned about poor visibility and slippery road conditions. The eThekwini Metro's disaster management teams and emergency services have been put on high alert and are closely monitoring the situation, especially in low-lying areas. The municipality urges residents to exercise extreme caution as these weather conditions can pose a serious risk to human lives. In the event of any incidents, residents are advised to call 031 3610 000 for reporting.\n\nThe Gauteng Weather also tweeted about the potential threats, including hail, localized flooding, and damaging winds.",
  "summary": "The eThekwini Metro says its disaster management teams and emergency services are on high alert",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected across parts of KwaZulu-Natal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flooding-expected-across-parts-of",
        "published": "2026-11-14T08:29:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}