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eThekwini residents urged to prepare for disruptive rainfall

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-83141 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Collected on 28 July 2026

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The document is a SAnews article reporting that the eThekwini Municipality urged residents to prepare for disruptive rainfall following a Level 4 warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The warning is effective from Tuesday until Wednesday evening and forecasts widespread disruptive rainfall across KwaZulu-Natal, with eThekwini expected to be significantly affected. The municipality warns of flooding risks, poor visibility, slippery roads, advises residents to avoid unnecessary travel and not cross swollen rivers, and says its Disaster Management Directorate and emergency services are on high alert. Residents are told to monitor official communication platforms and can contact the City’s Disaster Management Centre on 031 361 0000 in emergencies.

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Emergency contact for disruptive rainfall incidents (City’s Disaster Management Centre)

If there is an emergency during the disruptive rainfall warning period, residents can contact the City’s Disaster Management Centre for help.

Who it is for: eThekwini residents needing emergency assistance
How to act on it: Call the City’s Disaster Management Centre on 031 361 0000 in the event of an emergency.

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In the event of an emergency, residents can contact the City's Disaster Management Centre on 031 361 0000.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

GOVNEWS-83141 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Parties

The municipality

Key Takeaways

eThekwini Municipality urged residents to prepare for disruptive rainfall
SAWS Level 4 disruptive rain warning
Warning effective: Tuesday until Wednesday evening
Expected impact: widespread disruptive rainfall across KwaZulu-Natal; eThekwini significantly affected
Risks mentioned: flooding on settlements, roads, bridges, low-lying areas; poor visibility; slippery roads
Advice: drive cautiously, reduce speed, maintain safe following distance
Advice: remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel where possible
Warning: do not attempt to cross swollen rivers/streams, especially above ankle height
Emergency contact: Disaster Management Centre 031 361 0000
Monitoring: residents encouraged to check municipality official communication platforms
eThekwini Municipality
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
KwaZulu-Natal
Disaster Management Directorate
emergency services
City’s Disaster Management Centre
SAnews
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Dates

Opening Date

28 July 2026