Tag: South Africa weather
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Scattered Rainfall Expected in Coming Weeks Across South Africa
Overview: What to Expect in the Weather Outlook Forecast models indicate that, while a low-pressure system may bring showers to parts of South Africa, the overall pattern is for scattered rainfall rather than widespread heavy rain. In the coming two weeks, the northern and eastern regions are most likely to see measurable showers, with drier…
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Kruger National Park floods: Evacuations, gate closures, and a Red Level 10 alert
Background: Heavy rains test South Africa’s iconic reserve Kruger National Park, South Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuary, is contending with persistent and heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The downpours have transformed parts of the park into flood-prone terrain, complicating operations for SANParks, rangers, pilots, and concessionaires alike. While rain is a normal part of the…
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Massive Flooding Hits Margate CBD as Heavy Rain Pummels KwaZulu-Natal Coast
Overview: A Day of Severe Rainfall and Flooding in Margate Residents and visitors in Margate, part of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, woke to a day of disruptive weather as heavy rain triggered major floods in the central business district and surrounding areas. The downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, turning streets into rushing waterways and forcing authorities…
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day and Into the New Year, SA Weather Service Warns
South Africa braces for more rain over Christmas South Africans are being urged to prepare for additional rainfall on Christmas Day and through the transition into the New Year. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) provided an update during a recent media briefing, noting that the country is in a period shaped by a weak…
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SAWS Warns of More Rain Across Christmas and into the New Year
South Africa braces for more rain over Christmas and into the New Year The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning that more wet weather is on the horizon as the country approaches Christmas Day. During a recent media briefing, SAWS explained that South Africa is in a transitional phase toward a weak…