City puts disaster management teams on high alert as heavy down pours are forecasted
Date: 2023-02-15 10:41:26
City puts disaster management teams on high alert as heavy down pours are forecasted
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
04 JANUARY 2023
URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY PUTS DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT AS HEAVY DOWN POURS ARE FORCASTED
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda has instructed all disaster management teams and emergency personnel to be on standby as heavy rains are anticipated for most parts of the city.
According to the South African Weather Service ( SAWS), more than 200 mm of rainfal is expected at eThekwini alone.
Kaunda has urged residents in low- lying areas to be cautious as localised flooding is expected.
He is also calling upon members of the public planning to travel to postpone their journeys until it is safe to travel.
In the event of an emergency, members of the public can call 0313610000