Sunday, 21 February 2010 04:46
On the evening of 26 February 2010, Durban was hit by a violent electric storm and 33mm of rain fell in only three hours.
According to IOL.com, a Durban weather forecaster, Ntobeko Nkangane, said that 40,8mm of rain lashed central Durban, but he described it as a "slow, but normal rain.”
A slow rain generally leads to flooding, especially when the drainage system can't cope," he said.
Flooding in Many Areas or Durban
This extreme level rain in such a short period of time caused flooding in many areas all over Durban.
The damage could be seen the morning after as there was debris strewn all over the streets.
Flood Water Extraction
The Spilltech response team members were out all day doing floodwater extraction at various companies around Durban. Skimmers and spate pumps were used to ensure a quick and effective pump-out of the storm water.
Although the rain has calmed, it is expected that many millimeters will fall over the next few days.
