Heavy rains have caused severe flooding on the South Coast, prompting evacuations and road closures, while five people are feared washed away in Lamontville.
Heavy weather conditions have caused widespread flooding across the South Coast, triggering an immediate response from disaster management teams.
KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has assured residents that disaster response teams are working around the clock to rescue those trapped by the floods. No fatalities have been reported at this stage, but residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid travelling in affected areas. Disaster management teams are actively evacuating high-risk areas. Road closures are in place for several key routes.@southcoastherald FLOODING | The South Coast KZN has experienced heavy rainfall throughout the night. This footage was taken yesterday evening at about 22:00. ➡️ For more, see the link in bio. .
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