KZN residents and motorists warned to exercise extra caution due to heavy rains

CAPE TOWN - KwaZulu-Natal residents and motorists are being urged to exercise extra caution, as heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the province.

The South African Weather Service said the inclement weather was expected to continue until Sunday.

Areas likely to be affected include Vryheid, Nquthu, Newcastle, and Utrecht.

The provincial department of cooperative governance has advised residents to stay indoors where possible and to avoid crossing flooded rivers or streams.

Spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila said the conditions could result in localised flooding in some communities.

"With parts of the province experiencing scattered showers as of today, MEC Buthelezi has called for vigilance and assured communities that disaster management teams are closely monitoring the weather conditions," said Mzila.