Weather
Weather
Weather
-
El niño update: SAWS predicts frequent heatwaves and regional water scarcity
SAWS warns a historic El Niño combined with global warming could make 2027 the hottest year ever, bringing severe heatwaves and drought risks to SA.
-
Premier Winde to outline Western Cape’s summer readiness amid El Niño
As a record El Niño looms, Premier Winde outlines Western Cape readiness for an eight-month fire season and mounting water security risks
Source:
-
Is the Western Cape prepared for extreme weather?
As the Western Cape recovers from recent flooding and climate experts warn that a strengthening El Niño could intensify weather extremes in the months ahead.
Source:
-
Farmers urged to protect livestock as snow hits Free State
Farmers across the Free State have been urged to take extra precautions to protect livestock, crops and farm infrastructure as snowfall and freezing temperatures continue to affect parts of the…
Source:
-
Several routes extremely dangerous due to snowfall
Roads across the central and eastern parts of South Africa are dangerous due to heavy rainfall and snow.
-
Severe weather warnings issued as snow and damaging winds hit several provinces; Swartberg Pass closed
Severe weather warnings issued across multiple provinces as snow closes the Swartberg Pass until further notice.
-
Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through an intense heatwave.
-
Record temperatures as spring heatwave bakes Europe
Western Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday as a heatwave from northern Africa continued to push the mercury well above normal levels for May, with forecasters predicting further rises this…
-
WATCH | N1 closed near Worcester, several roads closed in West Coast region
WEST COAST DISTRICT – The West Coast District Municipality is facing a multi-pronged emergency situation as severe weather has led to evacuations, critical infrastructure damage, widespread power outages, and numerous…
Source:
-
South Africa braces for a future of fiercer, costlier storms
South African general insurer, Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to boost the country’s early warning and weather forecasting systems.
Source:
