Heavy Winds And Rain Wreak Havoc In Some EThekwini Communities
Date: 2023-06-28 15:01:31
Heavy Winds And Rain Wreak Havoc In Some EThekwini Communities
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 June 2023
EThekwini Municipality has set up an emergency Joint Operations team to co-ordinate the response to the heavy winds and rains that have pummelled some parts of the PINK area (Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu) and Folweni.
Emergency and rescue teams have already been dispatched to both areas to assess the extent of the damage and to render assistance to families.
The joint operations team will co-ordinate assistance such as machinery to move debris. A search and rescue team is also being deployed to affected areas.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported at this stage.
Disaster and emergency teams will be in the area until all affected residents are safely accommodated.
For any emergencies, contact city’s emergency line on 031 361 0000
