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El Niño to peak in December, could be strongest since 1950
El Niño will intensify before peaking in December and could become one of the strongest events recorded since 1950, UN warns.
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Rhine river drops to record low as Germany faces shipping crisis
The Rhine has dropped to its lowest level ever, making parts of Germany’s vital shipping route impassable for most cargo vessels.
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Authorities warn of heat, drought and fire risks as El Niño looms over South Africa
South Africa braces for one of the strongest El Niño events on record, with officials urging early action to combat expected extreme heat, drought and wildfires during the 2026/27 summer…
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El Niño warning: Western Cape farmers urged to prepare now
Western Cape farmers are urged to prepare now for a strengthening El Niño, with higher temperatures, wildfire risks and pressure on water resources.
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Karoo farmer, 80, graduates from UCT with master’s in economics
An 80-year-old sheep farmer from the Upper Karoo has turned five decades of drought experience into a Master of Commerce in Economics from UCT.
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Unseasonable heat, dry winter leave Western Cape dams much lower than last year
Unseasonable September heat compounds Western Cape water woes as dam levels drop 17% below last year following driest winter on record.
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Government pledges drought support as El Niño threatens summer rainfall
Minister pledges government support as weather service warns of below-normal summer rainfall linked to El Niño climate pattern returning.
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Drought forces thousands of Angolans into Namibia amid human rights concerns
Thousands of Angolans fleeing drought are crossing into Namibia only to face deportation and poor conditions, Amnesty International warns.
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El Niño: Western Cape outlines summer disaster readiness
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has outlined the province’s El Niño summer readiness plan.
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Western Cape braces for eight-month fire season as severe El Niño looms
Western Cape’s fire season doubles to eight months as province prepares for one of history’s most severe El Niño events.
