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Global floods claim 4 200 lives and cause US$28 billion in damage during 2025
Floods remained one of the most disruptive and deadly climate-related hazards worldwide in 2025, with new international research revealing how shifting weather patterns and underlying hydrological conditions combined to intensify…
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Education disrupted for thousands in Northern Cape as rivers and dams overflow
Currently 26 schools are closed in the Northern Cape due to flooding and inaccessible roads, while dam levels in the province exceed their capacity.
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Urgent evacuation order issued for Gamtoos Valley as Kouga Dam hits 113%
Kouga Municipality has issued an urgent evacuation order for the Gamtoos Valley after the Kouga Dam exceeded full capacity, now sitting at 113%.
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Heavy rains lash Kouga and Garden Route, closing roads and forcing evacuations
Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, road closures and landslides across the Kouga region and Garden Route, disrupting travel.
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Kouga flooding: Roads blocked, residents evacuated as heavy rain batters region
Widespread flooding and significant disruption grip Kouga as the municipality responds to heavy rainfall impacting the region.
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Agri Northern Cape calls for disaster declaration over crumbling road network
Repeated flooding events and a lack of proper maintenance have left the road infrastructure in the Northern Cape in a state of ongoing deterioration, says Agri Northern Cape.
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Kouga Municipality mobilises emergency teams as widespread flooding hits region
Kouga Local Municipality is responding to widespread flooding after approximately 100mm of overnight rain impacted various parts of the region.
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Special council meetings on disaster declarations as flooding grips John Taolo Gaetsewe District
Local municipalities in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District are addressing flooding challenges through special meetings to consider disaster declarations and community safety.
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Cold night ordeal ends as rescue teams airlift workers from flooded vehicles
Nine employees who were stranded overnight on top of a vehicle submerged in flood water between Kathu and Postmasburg in the Northern Cape, were rescued this morning.
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THINKING OUT LOUD | Socks, storms and stubborn summer vibes
Winter brings comfort for some, but harsh reality for others, as Cape Town flooding shows. A reminder to stay grateful, compassionate, and mindful this season.
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