The search has resumed for the two missing people who were swept away following heavy rains at New Hanover in the uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal midlands.
On Monday, rescue teams recovered the body of a woman believed to be in her forties.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs(Cogta) MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi is expected to visit the affected areas on Tuesday.
MEC Buthelezi deployed disaster management teams to uMshwathi after severe storms yesterday which caused flooding. Search and rescue operations are underway, with teams responding to widespread damage across uMgungundlovu. Residents are urged to stay safe and avoid flooded areas pic.twitter.com/kl5GSaw9vw
District commander for uMgungundlovu fire services, Mbulelo Dlamini, says they anticipate today’s search to be challenging because of the amount of debris in the river
“Ithink we’re still going to experience similar challenges like yesterday’s one because the debris is too much in the river. We suspect that they might be trapped under huge chunks of trees like yesterday’s female body, but we’re hoping that everything will go as planned. I’m also further told that NSRI will be coming as well to assist us in trying to locate and retrieve these two remaining bodies.”
WATCH |Two people are still missing in KZN following the floods that swept through Umshwati, New Hanover on Sunday. Nonhlakanipho Magwaza reports. pic.twitter.com/smvu2pQAiE
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</p><p> It's almost as if winter heard we were getting comfortable and decided to keep things interesting.
</p><p> Thursday’s storm dropped around 30 cm of snow on the city, turning Montreal into a winter wonderland (or a snow-covered obstacle course, depending on how you see it).
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p> The good news? Snowfall eased up by Friday morning, allowing for a cold but manageable Valentine's Day. The bad news? Sunday's storm is creeping up fast.
</p><p> According to <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/quebec/montreal/7-days" target="_blank">The Weather Network</a>'s latest forecast, Sunday's storm could kick off in the morning with 5 to 10 cm. But things may ramp up fast by afternoon with another 15 to 20 cm expected. Temperatures should hover around -12 C in the morning (feeling closer to -22 C with the wind chill) and warm up to -9 C later in the day — if you can call that warm. Strong winds gusting up to 53 km/h will make visibility sketchy at times, especially in open areas.<br/>
</p><p> By Sunday evening, the snow keeps coming, adding another possible 10 cm to the mix, and more strong winds. Overnight, we're set to get 1 to 3 cm of light snow, and Monday morning could bring scattered flurries and chilly winds before things finally calm down in the afternoon.
</p><p> It’s safe to say Montrealers should gear up for another round of shovelling, slow commutes, and towering snowbanks by Monday. And if you're planning on heading out Sunday, keep an eye on road conditions and plan for some delays.
</p><p> For now, expect cold air and strong winds heading into Friday and Saturday, with temperatures dropping below -20 C with the wind chill. Spring may be near, but one thing's for sure: Montreal's winter isn't done showing off just yet.
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