Disaster management teams are on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following a Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms for most parts of the province.
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the severe weather conditions include heavy downpours, hail, severe lightning, and strong winds.
The spokesperson for the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Siboniso Mngadi, advises residents across the province to exercise extreme caution.
“We would like to advise all the residents across the province regarding the level 4 weather warning. This severe weather alert would likely affect the following municipalities: Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma (Indaka & Ladysmith), Dannhauser, Dr. N. Dlamini-Zuma (Underberg), eDumbe, eMadlangeni, Endumeni, eThekwini, Greater Kokstad, Impendle, Ingwe, Inkosi Langalibalele (Escourt & Sobabili), KwaDukuza, Mandeni, Maphumulo, Mkhambathini, Mpofana (Giants Castle & Mooi River), Msinga, Mthonjaneni, Ndwedwe, Newcastle, Nkandla, Nquthu, Okhahlamba, Ray Nkonyeni, and Richmond.”
SA Weather Report | 31 October 2026: