KZN floods: Emergency contact numbers you should have!

Emergency disaster management teams and personnel are on high alert as MORE heavy rains and floods are anticipated TODAY in KwaZulu-Natal.

DISASTER TEAMS ARE ON HIGH ALERT IN SEVERAL FLOODED AREAS

The Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department in KwaZulu-Natal has cautioned residents living in the districts of Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude, and eThekwini metro to be vigilant after homes were flooded, and vehicles were damaged since Tuesday.

eThekwini Municipality teams have been working through the night to support communities.

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“Teams have been deployed to communities to open halls to accommodate displaced families and to render other assistance such as food, blankets and mattresses. Halls have been opened in Folweni, Amoati, Amatikwe, Redfern in Phoenix, and Inanda Newtown C.”

eThekwini Municipality

EThekwini Fleet is on standby to transport families and their belongings to the various halls.

VARIOUS HALLS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO ACCOMMODATE DISPLACED FAMILIES

The municipality furthermore said search and rescue teams have been rescuing families trapped by water in their homes.

For any emergency, the public can call 031 361 000 at any time of the day or night.

SAVE THESE EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

• KZN Emergency Medical Service – 10177
• eThekkwini Fire and Emergency Services – 031 361 0000
• St. Johns Ambulance – 031 305 6588
• Netcare – 082 911
• Fire and Disaster Management – 031 361 000
• Stormwater, Burst Mains, Water Pollution, and sewer faults – 080 131 3013
• Mountain Rescue – 080 000 5133
• Sea Rescue – 031 361 8667
• Nettow – 083 700 6854

EMERGENCY DISASTER TEAMS ARE ON HIGH ALERT IN THESE AREAS

Meanwhile, the SA Weather Service (SAWS) said warned that extreme COLD, rain, and snow are expected across South Africa.

The conditions are expected for the remainder of this week.

ALSO READ: Significant SNOW of more than 10cm expected TODAY

“These conditions are expected to result from the passage of a cut-off low (COL), which is currently situated along the west coast of the country. Very cold temperatures have already set in on the western regions of the Free State and North West provinces.”

SAWS

DISRUPTIVE RAIN IN PLACES HAS ALREADY IMPACTED SOME COMMUNITIES

Disruptive rain in places has already impacted some communities along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal and the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, and these rainy conditions are likely to continue on and off into Wednesday, 28 June 2023.

“Moreover, wet, cold to very cold conditions are expected to spread to the central provinces of the country, with a risk of storms which may produce heavy downpours, excessive lighting and large amounts of small hail.”

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HERE IS HOW TO CONTACT US:

You can send us your news tips, photos, or videos via WhatsApp at 060 011 0211. Please remember to include your name, surname, and as many details and information as possible. You are, of course, welcome to send anonymous tips and information.

Last year, hundreds of residents were killed, and thousands of residents in KZN were left without homes and belongings as the flooding and rain swept away their memories.

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