eThekwini Municipality enters into a new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to strengthen disaster preparedness and response. The partnership is intended to help protect residents from future flooding by improving how weather-related information is used for disaster planning and readiness. The MoA is presented as a cooperation measure between the municipality and SAWS, focusing on enhancing the flow of relevant forecasts and support for municipal preparedness activities. While the available information is limited in detail, the stated goal across coverage is to improve readiness for flood-related risks in eThekwini, using SAWS expertise. The agreement is framed as part of broader efforts to reduce vulnerability and improve the municipality’s capacity to respond when flood conditions occur. The reporting emphasizes the link between enhanced meteorological support and better disaster management outcomes, with the partnership aimed at improving protection for communities in the area.