Severe thunderstorms expected in large parts of KZN

Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal have been placed on high alert today after the South African Weather Service issued a Level 4 weather warning for severe thunderstorms. 
The storms are expected to impact large parts of the province.  
The warning indicates that a cold front and a ridge of high pressure will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms.  
COGTA Spokesperson, Senzelwe Mzila, says areas at high risk include eThekwini, Newcastle, Ladysmith, Port Shepstone and Pietermaritzburg. 
“The disaster management teams are on high alert. This follows a level four weather warning issued by the weather service, which indicates that severe thunderstorms with rain could affect large parts of the province on the 6th of March. These teams that have been dispatched by MEC Buthelezi will ensure that communities continue to be safeguarded. These teams will monitor areas that are low-lying and areas that are prone to weather-related incidents. The MEC has urged communities to be vigilant and to ensure that they do not cross low-lying bridges as these pose a serious risk.”

Yellow level 4 : Severe thunderstorms
Affected area : KwaZulu Natal
Validity period: 06 March 2026#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather #Warning #flood #flooding #kwazulunatal #kzn pic.twitter.com/AWzoWKZgr2
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) March 5, 2026

 
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