Rainfall
Weather service warns of more heavy rainfall to continue in GP until Monday
The province has been experiencing heavy downpours since Thursday.
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Temperatures expected to drop, rainfall predicted in Gauteng
It said locals should find some relief as predicted rainfall for the province was expected to bring an end to the sweltering days.
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WC average dam level at 66% after rainfall
This comes after rain hit in the drought-stricken Karoo region over the weekend.
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Rainy weather expected to hit different parts of SA
The service says thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
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JMPD urges drivers to be cautious in wet conditions
The South African Weather Service says wet conditions are expected to persist over the next few days.
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Rain and thunderstorms expected to hit Gauteng
The SA Weather Service's Wayne Venter says rainfall is normal for this time of year.
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Scientists predict drier WC region
Experts warn the soil moisture deficit is now so severe now that rain water will immediately be sucked up by dehydrated soil.
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Weather service warns of dry spring
The service says the current expectation is that the El Niño phase will occur during the next spring and summer seasons.
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[WATCH] #SADrought: Heavy rains brings some relief
The water and sanitation department says year-on-year figures show an increase in dam levels in six of the country's nine provinces- with water restrictions in Gauteng expected to be lifted soon.
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Less than normal rainfall predicted for first quarter of 2017
It says there will be less than a 50% probability of rainfall across the country in the coming months.
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Hot temperatures set to subside this weekend
Very hot temperatures in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and the Northern Cape are expected to drop from tomorrow onwards.
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WC govt welcomes rainfall with caution
The Western Cape local government says the province needs a lot more rain to adequately address the current water crisis.
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Search for Alexandra toddler to resume today
Rescue operations for a toddler swept away during heavy rain in Johannesburg are now in its second week.
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Gauteng residents warned to be extra cautious this weekend amid more rainfall
Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he intends on declaring some parts of the province disaster areas.
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More showers expected in GP, MP and KZN
The SA Weather Service has predicted a 60% chance of rain following flash floods in GP yesterday.
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Gauteng set to cool down after weekend heat
The SA Weather Service says the heatwave that has gripped the province is expected to subside somewhat.
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[LISTEN] Above-normal rainfall possible in summer
Wayne Venter, forecaster at South African Weather Service, says above-normal rainfall is possible from late spring to summer in SA. Venter also shares a forecast for the next few days.
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SA warned to expect below normal rainfall during Spring
Forecasters say most parts of South Africa is still experiencing drought conditions linked to El Nino.
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Western Cape dam levels still low despite recent rainfall
Heavy rains battered parts of the province, leaving thousands of homes waterlogged.
