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Two soldiers missing after military vehicle swept away in flooded river
KOMATIPOORT – A routine military patrol turned into a tragedy on Christmas when two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers were swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross a…
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WATCH | Floods in Canada submerge highways and neighbourhoods
Storms have also battered British Columbia, and Washington state over the US border, for several days, with rivers continuing to rise.
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Indonesia flood death toll passes 1 000, while rescuers continue work
The disaster, which has hit the northwestern island of Sumatra over the past fortnight, has also injured more than 5 400.
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More sluices in Vaal Dam opened – communities warned
The Department of Water and Sanitation warned residents next to the Vaal river in lower-lying areas to take percautions in the wake of sluice gates being opened at Vaal Dam.
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Authorities issue stern warnings as heavy rainfall and flooding threaten the Free State
Severe weather conditions across the Free State have prompted stern warnings to residents to take immediate precautionary measures as dangerous storms continue to batter multiple regions. Safety precautions urged Residents…
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Devastating storms batter Free State Goldfields, causing widespread damage and flooding
GOLDFIELDS, FREE STATE – A severe and extremely destructive storm struck the Goldfields area in the Free State at approximately 13:15 on Friday, 14 November, leaving a trail of devastation…
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35 lives claimed in devastating central Vietnam record rains
Record-breaking rainfall and flooding in central Vietnam have killed 35 people, displaced thousands, and caused extensive destruction, reflecting the country’s vulnerability to climate change.
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Gamtoos Canal water spill floods Hankey homes after pump failure
Gamtoos Water Users’ Association sets record straight on Sept 16 canal spill that flooded Hankey homes due to pump failure.
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Western Cape faces severe weather threat as level 4 warning issued
The Western Cape is bracing for a powerful cold front that threatens to bring widespread flooding and dangerous conditions across the province from Thursday through Sunday, as the South African…
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SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Major cold front predicted to bring heavy rain, snow and gale-force winds to parts of the country
A significant weather system is set to impact large parts of South Africa this week, with meteorologists warning of potential disruptions to daily life and possible hazardous conditions in multiple…
