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Winter storm closes South African Port of Durban for a day
THE Port of Durban was closed for a day this week due to high swells and strong winds after heavy rains and snow fell over much of KwaZulu-Natal.
Reported swells of between 3.5 and 5.1 metres across the entrance channel prompted the port authorities to stop all ship movements in and out the port.
Previously, restrictions had been introduced with selective ship movements being introduced during the morning, reported GAC Hot Port News.
Meanwhile, heavy rain across the province and snowfall in the Midlands and high lying areas have curtailed some road traffic on the busy N3 highway between Durban and Gauteng.
Highway official turned motorists to postpone journeys until the weather cleared. A number of routes in the high lying areas have been closed to traffic.
In Durban and surrounding areas flooding closed a number of streets, causing long delays and diversions.
Reported swells of between 3.5 and 5.1 metres across the entrance channel prompted the port authorities to stop all ship movements in and out the port.
Previously, restrictions had been introduced with selective ship movements being introduced during the morning, reported GAC Hot Port News.
Meanwhile, heavy rain across the province and snowfall in the Midlands and high lying areas have curtailed some road traffic on the busy N3 highway between Durban and Gauteng.
Highway official turned motorists to postpone journeys until the weather cleared. A number of routes in the high lying areas have been closed to traffic.
In Durban and surrounding areas flooding closed a number of streets, causing long delays and diversions.
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