DURBAN - Mop-up operations are underway in KwaZulu-Natal.
Rain, snow and strong winds wreaked havoc, injuring several people, damaging homes, schools, and other infrastructure.
One video showed a massive JoJo tank tumbling down a street in Umzinto.
- Anchor water tanks and large containers. Water tanks should be bolted to a concrete base or secured with industrial straps. Tanks that are empty or partially filled are lighter and more likely to be lifted or rolled by wind.
- Clear your yard of loose objects. Outdoor furniture, dustbins, toys, and gardening equipment can turn into dangerous projectiles. Secure or store them indoors when high winds are forecast.
- Reinforce roofs and carports by checking for loose roofing sheets or tiles and secure them properly. Temporary carports or shade nets should be dismantled or tightened ahead of strong winds.
- Secure gates and fences by ensuring that they're latched securely and fences are braced.
- Trim trees and branches. Overhanging branches can break off in heavy winds, damaging homes, vehicles, or power lines.