By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - Humanitarian relief efforts are underway in areas around Pietermaritzburg after heavy heavy rains and strong winds hit various parts of the province last night. The KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has advised residents to be vigilant. Yesterday, the South African Weather Services issued a warning for heavy rains and strong winds in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal as well as thunderstorms across the province. Severe weather conditions overnight have affected  infrastructure including the Harry Gwala Regional Hospital and some houses in the Mgungundlovu District. Our SABC Reporter Mlondi Radebe is in Pietermaritzburg ....

<p>By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - Humanitarian relief efforts are underway in areas around Pietermaritzburg after heavy heavy rains and strong winds hit various parts of the province last night. The KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has advised residents to be vigilant. Yesterday, the South African Weather Services issued a warning for heavy rains and strong winds in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal as well as thunderstorms across the province. Severe weather conditions overnight have affected  infrastructure including the Harry Gwala Regional Hospital and some houses in the Mgungundlovu District. Our SABC Reporter Mlondi Radebe is in Pietermaritzburg ....</p>

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