More rain could lead to further flooding in Durban, weather service warns

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More rain could lead to further flooding in Durban, weather service warns
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More rain could lead to further flooding in Durban, weather service warns.

Stapleton Road, west of Durban, is one of the many roads that is closed due to overnight floodingAny amount of rainfall in Durban on Tuesday could lead to further flooding, as the ground is completely saturated.

"Because of the ground being so saturated, any amount of rainfall could contribute to more flooding. Therefore the warning we have of rainfall and flooding is still valid," said forecaster Wayne Venter.

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