[KZN] SA Weather Service issues heavy rain warning

[ghostRgg]

There is some proper cyclonic rotation visible on the radar image (note: doesn't make this a cyclone just a pretty damn strong low)

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Windy is basically showing a baby cyclone.

 

[surface]

I didn't say it was. But anything other than the offer of a full refund isn't on.

I am sure airbnb protects hosts more than guests in such circumstances. As long as they arrange alternative accommodation. Must be one of Ts & Cs.

 

[charlieharper]

There is some proper cyclonic rotation visible on the radar image (note: doesn't make this a cyclone just a pretty damn strong low)

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I'm no geographer, but indeed, it does have the rotation of a cyclone.



Although, I believe it doesn't have the "eye" that a real cyclone / typhoon usually have.

Eg, here's a 'real' typhoon headed for Japan and it's 'eye' seems different to the one in KZN.

 

[Gordon_R]

My fam has been without power since 8am yesterday & currently don't have water.

Apparently many people in Durban won't have water today because the infrastructure has been affected.

Btw Etekweni has run out of money to steal. So a lot of the electrical & water related issues prior to this was due to negligence & corruption.

Etekweni can't pay people to cut the grass in some areas because rate payers money has been chowed by the ANC

A State of Disaster is likely to be declared, and is appropriate for this kind of event.

More money to steal. /s

 

[ghostRgg]

I'm no geographer, but indeed, it does have the rotation of a cyclone.

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Although, I believe it doesn't have the "eye" that a real cyclone / typhoon usually have.

Eg, here's a 'real' typhoon headed for Japan and it's 'eye' seems different to the one in KZN.

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Somewhat of a geographer. Just went through windy to double check, strong costal low and pulled in a ton of weather from the south. If you skip forward to Friday, you can see our usual build ups far south. This was probably our usual fluke once off flood we get every year or two, was one was in 2019?

Either way, looks like it will clear up by early tomorrow morning properly.

 

[pinball wizard]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1513780880451514370

 

[Gordon_R]

There is some proper cyclonic rotation visible on the radar image (note: doesn't make this a cyclone just a pretty damn strong low)

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The cyclonic nature is better seen on wind and synoptic model charts. The system will intensify strongly as it moves offshore later today:



Source: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/international/cpci/data/00/gfs_mslp_precip_safrica.html

 

[Senor]

Sun shining, birds chirping. Mother nature must be a woman, wreaks total havoc then behaves like nothing happened.

 

[ShaunSA]

Sun shining, birds chirping. Mother nature must be a woman, wreaks total havoc then behaves like nothing happened.

What gave it away?

 

[charlieharper]

Somewhat of a geographer. Just went through windy to double check, strong costal low and pulled in a ton of weather from the south. If you skip forward to Friday, you can see our usual build ups far south. This was probably our usual fluke once off flood we get every year or two, was one was in 2019?

Either way, looks like it will clear up by early tomorrow morning properly.

But by the look of things, the damage extent of this 'fluke flood' is perhaps rather more comparable to that of Domoina I think, vs the one in 2019...

Haven't had a storm like this after living here for 20 years.

 

[Unhappy438]

Thanks. I just got sent this video via WhatsApp, but without context it is hard to interpret.

I believe there was a landslide from the construction above.

 

[Flanders]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1513818568021979137

Got to love that wording - "roped in", like they had to be asked nicely.

 

[Gordon_R]

Got to love that wording - "roped in", like they had to be asked nicely.

News24 says there are no available police or SANDF helicopters in Durban...

Edit: BBC version:

South Africa's Durban floods: At least 45 die as rain and mudslides cause havoc

People stand on rooftops awaiting rescue after flooding along Durban's coast kills at least 45.

www.bbc.com

 

[Flanders]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1513780880451514370

That is really crazy. That stretch of road always seemed vulnerable to me. Low lying and surrounded by those canals/drainage systems there.

I can't see that simply drying out and being usable. Wonder what the damage is on this alone.

 

[Unhappy438]

But by the look of things, the damage extent of this 'fluke flood' is perhaps rather more comparable to that of Domoina I think, vs the one in 2019...

Haven't had a storm like this after living here for 20 years.

I think there was one around 99/00 that was somewhat comparable. However yes this is about 50% more than 2019.

 

[jboyx989]

Images of this system from this morning almost did seem to show an "eye"

 

[jboyx989]

Many April rain records were broken during this event:

 

[ghostRgg]

Many April rain records were broken during this event:

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Feel bad for anybody who decided April was the month to visit Durban in.

 

[Gordon_R]

Many April rain records were broken during this event:

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Edit: Snap. Duplicate post...

The SAWS reports several unbelievable rainfall totals in the 24 hours to 8am on Tues 12th. Highest include:
Margate 311mm, Mt Edgecombe 307mm, Pennington South 307mm, Virginia (old airport) 304mm, KS Airport 225mm, Port Edward 188mm, etc.

 

[UrBaN963]

Yea my brother's house flooded last night. Pretty hectic down there.