Stones fell onto the R33 Road, in Umsinga, following rainfall in KwaZulu Natal.
Disaster management teams warned against swollen rivers, which now pose a risk to nearby informal settlements.
Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, organised with sector departments and social partners to ensure that alternative accommodation is available.
Buthelezi said “the Level 6 weather alert along the coast remains in place, while other inland areas are also receiving prolonged rainfall. We want to urge parents to ensure the safety of children when they travel to school. Most rivers are swollen, and we advise people not to attempt to cross swollen rivers during this period, whether on foot or by vehicle. Disaster teams are monitoring all the areas that we have identified as high risk. Road surfaces are very slippery, and visibility has become poor. Let us limit our movement to ensure safety.”
A swollen river is threatening a community along Quarry Heights Road.
Work on the Bridge in the area was also affected.
Cyril Xaba, Mayor of eThekwini, Thembo Simelane, Minister of Human Settlements, and Siboniso Duma, MEC of Transport in KZN, tasked teams to monitor flood -prone areas and intervene speedily.
There is also flooding in a facility housing victims of floods, the Melody Hills Transitional Emergency Accommodation.
Duma said “we are worried that the river in Quarry Road Informal Settlements is getting swollen. The work on the Bridge in the area has been affected.
We are accordingly warning communities in the area and other areas in high risk areas to be vigilant. Importantly, roving teams are working with other government departments to speed up interventions and prevent any loss of lives.”
Authorities said affected people by floods, would be temporarily moved to Montclair Lodge.
There is also reported snow in the Drakensberg (South).
Disaster management authority of Lesotho, has urged travellers to avoid unnecessary travel and rather, due to thick snow on the mountains.
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