The rundown on the #TrafficResponse over the rainy, level 10 weekend

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KZN has yet again been struck with overwhelming weather conditions and severe downpour.

As reported by ECR News, the weather warning for parts of KwaZulu-Natal has been increased to level 10, the highest possible level issued by the South African Weather Service.

eThekwini Municpailty has urged residents to stay indoors while some residents in the Umdloti and La Mercy area have been evacuating where possible.

Our Traffic reporter, Buhle Hlatshwayo, gave us updates:
23 May 2022 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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