24/09/2025
KZN COGTA URGES COMMUNITIES TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, MEC BUTHELEZI PLACES DISASTER TEAMS ON HIGH ALERT
Ulundi, 24 September 2025 - KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called on residents to exercise caution as the province is expected to experience adverse weather conditions throughout the week. The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for disruptive rainfall across the province.
A Level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall has been issued for today, Wednesday, 24 September 2025, from 00:00 to 23:59. This warning affects several municipalities including eThekwini (Durban), Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma (Ladysmith), Big Five Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Dannhauser, eDumbe, eMadlangeni, Endumeni, Jozini, KwaDukuza (Stanger), Mandeni, Maphumulo, Mkambathini, Mthonjaneni, Mtubatuba, Ndwedwe, Newcastle, and surrounding areas.
Additionally, a Level 2 warning for disruptive rainfall has been issued for the same day and time, affecting Alfred Duma (Indaka), Dr N. Dlamini-Zuma (Underberg), Greater Kokstad, Impendle, Ingwe, Inkosi Langalibalele (Escourt and Sobabili), Mpofana (Giants Castle and Mooi River), Msinga, Nkandla, Okhahlamba, Richmond, The Msunduzi, Ubuhlebezwe, uMngeni, uMshwathi, uMuziwabantu, Umvoti, and Umzimkhulu.
The expected rainfall may result in flooding of roads and low-lying settlements, damage to homes and public infrastructure, disruption of essential services, and increased risk to human and animal life. Provincial traffic officials will monitor key routes to support safe travel.
MEC Buthelezi has activated disaster management teams across the province to respond to any incidents that may arise. “We are working closely with municipalities to ensure that our disaster response mechanisms are ready and responsive. Communities are urged to follow official updates and take all necessary precautions to protect lives and property,” said MEC Buthelezi.
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