Flooding
Heavy rain leaves numerous CT roads flooded
Mopping up operations are under way as heavy rains continue to pummel parts of the Cape.
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100km of Cape Town's sewerage system cleaned in preparation for winter rains
The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Department is doing extensive work in various areas across the city to help reduce sewer overflows in flood-prone areas.
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Disaster teams on alert following warnings of severe weather conditions in KZN
The South African Weather Services again issued a warning of possible strong winds and wet weather conditions in eThekwini.
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EC & NC disaster risk officials on high alert after heavy rain hits
Residents have been forced to evacuate their homes in several communities across the two provinces.
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24 killed in Philippines landslides, flooding: authorities
More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the tropical storm pounded the disaster-prone region Sunday, the national disaster agency said, flooding houses, inundating fields, cutting off roads and knocking out power.
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Cold and wet weekend in store for Gauteng residents with flash flood warnings
The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy downpours leading to localised flooding.
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‘Our houses are filled with faeces’: Sebokeng residents living on sewerage pipes
Residents of Boitumelo township in Sebokeng have been living in homes dilapidated by water coming from pipes below. Eyewitness News visited the area to find out how grave the situation is. #VaalResidents
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Deadly rains, floods hit eastern Australia
Torrential downpours lashed eastern Australia on Saturday, raising deadly floodwaters to decades-long highs, swamping homes and sweeping away cars.
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Flood risk warning sounded for Gauteng residents following heavy overnight rains
Gauteng residents have been urged to be extra vigilant following heavy overnight rains and flash floods in some parts of the province.
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Nations to review harrowing catalogue of climate impacts
Species extinction, ecosystem collapse, mosquito-borne disease, deadly heat, water shortages, and reduced crop yields are already measurably worse due to global heating.
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Gauteng residents affected by flooding are warned to brace for more rain
Emergency services officials have warned residents in areas affected by flooding in Gauteng to be cautious as more rain was expected.
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Rescue operations underway for three people missing in Gauteng floods
Search and rescue operations are underway for three people who went missing after heavy rains in Midstream near Olifantsfontein.
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Grain SA: Too early to say if damage from floods will affect maize production
Parts of the country have experienced flooding due to the higher than usual rainfall this summer, with grain farmers expecting a lower yield as a result.
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EC Premier Mabuyane asks businesses to assist flood victims
The flash floods have claimed the lives of at least seven people, including a 19-year-old and a member of the police.
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NW's JB Marks Municipality still on high alert after flash floods in area
JB Marks Municipality spokesperson Willie Maphosa said that residents who still needed help must approach the disaster team.
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Five NW families report damage to their homes following flash floods
The JP Marks Local Municipality said arrangements were being made to assist residents in Ikageng and Promosa who were affected by the localised flooding.
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Weather Service: Ongoing rain in parts of country expected to clear on Tuesday
The South African Weather Service has warned of high-risk flooding especially in Gauteng on Monday evening.
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Above-normal rainfall in SA could result in more flooding, warns expert
South Africa is still in what meteorologists call a "la nina" weather season, meaning higher rainfall that also poses a risk of cyclones and widespread flooding.
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Body of motorist who tried crossing flooded bridge retrieved in Tshwane
The man was swept away by stormwater and drowned after attempting to cross a low-lying bridge.
