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Here's your winter forcast: Western Cape braces for a drier-than-usual winter in 2025
With predictions of below-normal rainfall for South Africa's winter 2025, experts warn of potential impacts on water storage and agriculture, while infrastructure departments prepare for challenges ahead.
Severe thunderstorms expected in KwaZulu-Natal: Yellow Level warning issued
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are set to hit KwaZulu-Natal this Sunday, prompting the South African Weather Service to issue a Yellow Level Warning. Residents are urged to prepare and stay safe.
South Africa's weekend weather: cloudy skies and thundershowers across eastern regions
South Africa braces for a cloudy weekend with scattered thundershowers across central and eastern regions, while Durban remains sunny at 28°C. The Northern Cape faces extremely high fire danger conditions amid varying regional forecasts
Prepare for damaging winds: Yellow Level 4 warning issued for Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for the Western Cape, predicting damaging winds of up to 90 km/h. Residents are urged to secure their belongings and stay vigilant against potential fire hazards.
Limpopo flood disaster: 14 drowned, homes, schools, roads and bridges damaged
As Limpopo province has been severely impacted by the heavy rainfall and flooding, over 300 homes, dozens of schools, and clinics have been damaged.
South Africa's weather forecast: Thunderstorms, heat, and yellow warnings ahead
From heavy rains and hail to extreme heat, South Africa can expect a weather rollercoaster as scattered thunderstorms and high temperatures dominate the forecast, said SAWS.
Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburb
A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb, home to many Hollywood celebrities, devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday, as hurricane-force winds tore through the region.