Date: 2022-05-20 12:17:43
EThekwini Mayor put disaster management teams on high alert following inclement weather alert for this weekend
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
19 May 2022
ETHEKWINI MAYOR PUT DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT FOLLOWING INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT FOR THIS WEEKEND
The city hereby informs members of the public that there is a cold front predicted this weekend. It will be accompanied by a disruptive rain which may lead to localised flooding.
As a result, Mayor Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, has instructed disaster management personnel to be on standby.
Residents living in low lying areas, are requested to evacuate to safer areas, as incidents of mudslides are expected.
The public must take note that the ground is still saturated following the heavy rains experienced in April.
Members of the public are urged to pay attention only to public notices that are only on the city's communication plaforms.
Circulation of fake news to create confusion and panic to the public, is discouraged.
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality
