ETHEKWINI - With heavy rain expected, eThekwini Municipality says it is investing millions in road, water and sanitation infrastructure.
The money will also ensure the maintenance of drainage systems and widening canals to reduce the risk of flooding.
But the city says infrastructure alone is not enough, urging residents to stop dumping litter and building materials into stormwater drains.
"So, we are working with a number of stakeholders to put our resources to ensuring that our communities are safe, because we do know the areas that are prone to weather-related incidents, such as flooding.
"And we do also continue to call upon our communities and our residents, every bottle littered or thrown onto our streets, that is a flooding incident waiting to happen," the city said.