Eskom has confirmed widespread power outages in KZN as adverse weather conditions have caused significant disruptions to the electricity supply in several regions.
The power utility said that although many roads remain closed due to flooding and snow, making access to some affected zones difficult, it has deployed technical teams to attend to faults in accessible areas.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Department of Transport also confirmed that some roads have been closed due to snow and urged motorists to find alternative routes or delay their trips.
WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN KZN
Eskom said technicians remain on standby and will attend to the affected areas as soon as they become accessible.
“We understand the inconvenience and frustration the situation causes and appeal to our customers for patience and understanding as we work to restore power safely and as quickly as possible,” Eskom said.
Residents have been urged to treat electrical appliances as live and stay clear of fallen cables, damaged poles, or any exposed wiring. Additionally, they have to report such hazards immediately to local authorities or via Eskom’s reporting channels.
The affected areas include:
- Empangeni
- Melmoth
- Inkosi Mtubatuba
- Ulundi
- Hluhluwe
- Jozini
- Nongoma
- Eshowe
- Bergville
- Ladysmith
- Ingagane
- Paulpietersburg
- Ixopo
- Kokstad
- Cedarville
- Franklin
- Umzimkhulu
- Bulwer
- Lamington
- Harding
- Ingeli
- Paddock
- Edendale
- Riverdale
WARNING ISSUED FOR DAMAGING WINDS
Meanwhile, the weather service has issued an orange level 5 warning for damaging winds resulting in injuries and danger to life from flying debris, damage to settlements (formal and informal), loss of agricultural production, some structural damage and transport routes and travel services affected by wind or falling trees are expected in the south of KZN.
Additionally, SAWS also issued a yellow level 4 warning for disruptive rainfall resulting in localised flooding of settlements, low-lying areas, and bridges, and minor vehicle accidents due to slippery roads in the extreme south of KZN.
HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY THE UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGES CAUSED BY ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN KZN?
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