{"id":7825,"date":"2023-01-04T08:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T08:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kzncogta.gov.za\/?p=7825"},"modified":"2025-07-29T19:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T17:02:46","slug":"mec-zikalala-places-disaster-management-teams-on-high-alert-as-disruptive-rain-expected-in-kzn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/devtst.kznsshf.gov.za\/kzncogta.gov.za\/index.php\/2023\/01\/04\/mec-zikalala-places-disaster-management-teams-on-high-alert-as-disruptive-rain-expected-in-kzn\/","title":{"rendered":"MEC ZIKALALA PLACES  DISASTER MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT AS DISRUPTIVE RAIN EXPECTED IN KZN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/devtst.kznsshf.gov.za\/kzncogta.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/thunderstorm-heavy-rain-likely-in-13-states-tomorrow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9847\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs department has placed disaster management teams on high alert following the severe warning that was issued by the South African Weather Service which indicates that large parts of KZN can expect disruptive rainfall which brings the probability of widespread flooding across large parts of the province on Thursday and Friday 5-6 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-f3fe1b6 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather warning which has been placed on level 9 in terms of the scale of impact and likelihood could spell disaster for communities living in low lying areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-1841579 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Provincial Disaster Management Center has activated the Joint Operations Committee (JOC), which will meet daily with all disaster management teams from municipalities to take stock of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-954c603 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These rains bring the possibility of localised flooding in low lying areas, susceptible settlements, roads, and bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-44aa2df ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents of Ethekwini, Ilembe Umgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude are urged to pay attention to the level 9 weather warning and take all the necessary precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-3f26d6f ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A level 5 weather warning for disruptive rain has&nbsp; 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Avoid crossing low-lying bridges, streams and rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-f011c60 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Never try to walk, swim or drive in swift-flowing water. Even if the water is 15 cm deep, it can sweep you off your feet;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-2cfc02b ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Motorist must be very careful and avoid driving through flooded areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-71d047d ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Drive to and park at safer areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-72abaac ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The public must monitor weather alerts on radio and television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-2dfbbf4 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The public should contact their ward councillor or nearest municipal disaster management centres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-a7c08cb ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Do not try to drive over a low-water bridge if water is flowing strongly across it and the ground is not visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-442c376 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Teach your children about the dangers of floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-c79b8b0 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Keep your important documents in a water-resistant container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-e982b40 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Keep your cell phone in close proximity to you and have emergency numbers at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-13521cf ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Be especially vigilant at night. It is harder to recognise potentially deadly road hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-a206955 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Do not camp or park your car along rivers or washes, especially during heavy rains or thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-34164d2 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; If you are on foot, be aware that low moving water can also be dangerous during flood conditions. 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