KZN Woman And Three Children Swept Off away In Car By Raging River
On Monday night, a female and three minors in a vehicle were allegedly swept off a bridge in Flamingo Heights, Tongaat, KZN.
Two people were killed in eThekwini Metro wards 47 (KwaMashu) and 87 (uMlazi) on Monday, with two others missing after their car was swept away in Molweni.
Heavy rains wreaked havoc across most of KZN. Flooding and mudslides forced many residents to flee their homes.
Residents witnessed an orange Toyota Auris being swept away, prompting Reaction Officers and RUSA Medics to respond to a call for assistance.
“A female with three minor children were allegedly in the vehicle. The river burst its banks following heavy rainfall in KZN.
“Motorists are urged not to travel unnecessarily due to roads being flooded. Reaction Officers have attended to nearly 175 calls of flooding this afternoon. The RUSA Helicopter was unable to lift off and assist with any rescue operations due to zero visibility.
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On Monday, April 11, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an orange level 5 warning. The warning stated that widespread showers and rain were expected in the eastern parts of KZN.
“Significant amounts of rainfall already observed in areas along the coast and reports of flooding on the roads,” said the weather service.
As expected the disruptive rainfall lasted throughout the day and more flooding was anticipated along the coast and adjacent interior.
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The affected district municipalities include:
uMkhanyakude
Parts of King Cetshwayo
Ilembe
eThekwini
Parts of Ugu
The potential impacts include:
Flooding of roads, settlements and bridges.
Danger to life – both human and livestock – as a result of the rapid streams and deep water is possible.
Potential damage to infrastructure and property.
Potential motor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads and poor visibility.
The disruption of schools.
Soil erosion, mudslides and rockfalls are possible.
Ma thought and prayers goes with Ndlovu family @ Mlazi U section #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/VM9JQMTn1U
— Muzuvele (@BzFuze) April 12, 2022
New Germany KZN. (04:06) #KZNFloods pic.twitter.com/gYsqJCtWTT
— Bhekani (@mhlongobhekan) April 12, 2022
#KZNFloods Umgeni river. Tanker was seen at Blue Lagoon in the ocean soon after. @ecrtraffic @eNCA @SABCNews @bereamail pic.twitter.com/ZCFbKzWTF7
— Rehana M (@reezmozn) April 12, 2022
Heavy rains and floods have hit the province of KwaZulu-Natal. 10 people are missing and 2 have died over the weekend as a result of these floods.
Properties have been damaged; cars have been swept and rivers have overflown.#KZNFloods #getitrightwithrea pic.twitter.com/IWTUPubId4
— Get it Right With Rea (@GetitRightRea) April 12, 2022
