© Ceron Jacobs, RescueCare
Roads across the city remain closed by downed trees and other debris that is obstructing thoroughfares.
eThekwini metro police spokesperson Sbonelo Mchunu said officers had had a busy night.
"We went to many accidents that were flood related and also had to deal with the closure of many roads because of the rising water levels.
© Tebogo LetsieWater surges down Che Guevara Road in Glenwood during heavy rains in Durban
Even now [on Thursday morning] we are assisting personnel from the Durban Solid Waste Department as they clear debris from the roads. This has prompted widespread road closures," he said.
KZN EMS spokesperson Robert McKenzie said that while many cases of flooding had been reported, there had been no recorded fatalities.
© Jeremy BerryA bakkie partially submerged in Pinetown.
"Excessive rains caused flash floods throughout the greater Durban area. One incident on the N2 near the M25 saw three people sustain minor to moderate injuries in a collision involving two light motor vehicles. They were attended to on scene before being taken to hospital for further care.
"Roads within the Durban North area were severely affected, with storm water manhole covers lifting, causing serious danger to motorists. Crisis Medical's scene safety crew hand their hands full in efforts to prevent potential motor vehicle collisions," he said.
"We advise the public to please heed caution when travelling today as roads are still very wet, with reports of flooding in certain intersections. Traffic lights have also been affected by the rain in certain areas and we remind motorists to please treat these intersections as four way stops," Van Reenen added.
We've had plenty rain falling on the coastal areas of KwaZulu Natal but little has fallen in the interior catchment areas.The result has been severe drought, low dam levels and water restrictions imposed in many localities, with more imminent. Furthermore we are moving into what is traditionally the dry season, but who can predict what will happen with the climate going haywire around the world.