The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 2 severe weather warning for many parts of KwaZulu-Natal for Monday 16 September 2024 and leading into Tuesday 17 September 2024.
The following areas in KwaZulu-Natal are expected to be affected: Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma, Big Five Hlabisa, Dannhauser, eDumbe, eMadlangeni, Endumeni, Ethekwini, Impendle, Inkosi Langalibalele, KwaDukuza, Mandeni, Maphumulo, Mkhambathini, Mpofana, Msinga, Mthonjaneni, Mtubatuba, Ndwedwe, Newcastle, Nkandla, Nongoma, Nquthu, Okhahlamba, and The Msunduzi.
In these areas, damaging winds, excessive lightning, heavy downpours, and large hail are expected.
We urge people to take necessary precautions for the safety of themselves, their loved ones, and their pets.
Following this warning, IPSS Search and Rescue has placed all its teams on standby.