Cape Town – KwaZulu-Natal’s disaster management teams are on standby due to forecasts of possible snow and extremely cold temperatures next week, particularly in areas near the Drakensberg mountains.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) is coordinating with municipalities and law enforcement to prepare for potential disruptions.
KZN RESIDENTS, TAKE CAUTION: SEVERE WEATHER WARNING!!
Following heavy snow, rain, and winds, more severe weather may be on the way.
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“Residents across the province are assured that the Provincial Disaster Management Centre will continue to engage directly with stakeholders, including municipalities through the respective District Disaster Management Centres, social partners, and government entities responsible for law enforcement, disaster response, and roads, to ensure plans are in place to deal with any eventuality should the weather conditions deteriorate,” IOL quoted Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, as saying.
Residents are urged to monitor weather updates.
This comes after recent heavy snowfall in the province that left motorists stranded and resulted in two deaths.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
