WATCH: One Dead as Flash Floods and Mudslides Devastate KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast
Heavy rains brought about much damage to homes and infrastructure on KZN's South Coast, between Port Shepstone and Margate
Image: Facebook/Ugu District Municipality
One fatality has been reported thus far as heavy rains lashed the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday afternoon.
According to a statement released by the Ugu District Municipality, their local disaster management team has been mobilised following the flash floods that brought devastation and tragedy in the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality, particularly the coastal belt from Margate through to Port Shepstone.
Members from the Ugu District Municipality's disaster management teams were on the ground and operational after heavy rains hit KZN's South Coast on Sunday
Image: Facebook/Ugu District Municipality
"Sadly, a fatality due to mudslide at Nyandezulu has been reported." Significant damage has been recorded to road infrastructure, business premises, malls (including Shelly Centre), and other public infrastructure.
Numerous fallen trees are obstructing roads, posing challenges to mobility, and substantial sinkholes have been reported, notably in the Manaba area.
Clean-up operations became necessary after heavy rains on KZN's South Coast impacted businesses, homes and infrastructure.
Image: Facebook/Ugu District Municipality
Significant damage was recorded to road infrastructure, business premises, malls (including Shelly Centre), and other public infrastructure.
Fallen trees have also become a hindrance on roads, and substantial sinkholes have been reported. The extreme weather conditions had local Disaster Management and Fire and Rescue Services on the ground, attending to emergencies and incidents.
"The Ugu Water and Sanitation Services teams are also on the ground monitoring the water infrastructure, as some pipes may be damaged or washed away."
The statement indicated that more safety, search and rescue operations were due to continue on Monday, led by Ugu's mayor, Skhumbuzo Mqadi.
DAILY NEWS