Storm wreaks havoc in Edendale, 150 households affected

Heavy rains and strong winds batter the community

Edendale, a small community in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, was hit by a severe storm on Tuesday, December 6, 2023, leaving more than 150 households affected.

The storm, which brought heavy rain and strong winds, caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure.

Roofs torn off, windows shattered

According to local residents, the storm struck with little warning, and the winds were so strong that they tore roofs off houses and shattered windows.

One resident, who asked not to be named, said that she was sitting in her living room when the storm hit.

"I heard a loud bang, and then the roof started to come off," she said. "I grabbed my children and ran to the bathroom, and we huddled together until the storm passed."

Trees uprooted, power lines down

In addition to the damage to property, the storm also caused extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Many trees were uprooted, and some fell on houses and cars.

The storm also brought down power lines, leaving many residents without electricity.

Emergency services overwhelmed

The Edendale community is still reeling from the effects of the storm, and emergency services are overwhelmed with requests for assistance.

The local municipality has deployed teams to help with the cleanup and repairs, but it is expected to take several days to restore all services.

Residents urged to be cautious

Residents have been urged to be cautious and to avoid areas that have been affected by the storm.

The municipality has also warned residents to be aware of fallen power lines and to report any downed lines to the authorities immediately.