Heavy rains
Johannesburg Emergency Services on high alert following severe weather warnings
A woman has been rescued after she ran into trouble while trying to cross the Jukskei river.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Safety tips on what to do during floods
Several provinces, including KZN and the Eastern Cape, have been experiencing heavy rains that led to floods with more showers predicted in the coming weeks.
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Good Samaritan builds new house for NW man whose home was destroyed by floods
Frans Kgwadi's home was among the more than 100 houses affected by the heavy rains in the province last month.
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George Municipality identifies further damage caused by Nov flash floods
Heavy rains wreaked havoc with roads having been flooded and several clinics and schools had to be temporarily shut.
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NW disaster management teams deployed to areas affected by heavy rain
Thousands of residents have suffered structural damages to their homes while some houses in Mahikeng were flooded over the weekend.
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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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Southern Cape elderly driver dies after trying to cross flooded bridge
It's understood the driver of a double cab bakkie tried to cross a low-lying bridge on Geelbekvlei Road near Mosselbay on Tuesday morning when he ran into difficulty.
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Heavy thunderstorms, flooding expected across Gauteng
Tshwane emergency services are on high alert after a warning from meteorologists of the possibility of heavy thunderstorms.
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Major thunderstorm set to hit parts of WC within next 24hrs
The South Africa Weather Service has issued a warning of disruptive rainfall over the Garden Route, Central Karoo, Cape Winelands and Overberg.
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Cold & wet weekend ahead as Eskom appeals to you to use electricity sparingly
The weather service on Friday said Gauteng could expect rain for most of the day with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.
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Warning of severe thunderstorms for parts of SA
The South African Weather Service issued a warning for disruptive rainfall for parts of KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, and the Free State.
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Be prepared: Climate experts call on drought-hit EC to be ready for rain
Parts of the province have been crippled by a prolonged drought which has the region's biggest metro, Nelson Mandela Bay, facing an unprecedented water crisis.
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SA battered by two consecutive cold fronts
The South African Weather Services said the first one made landfall in the country on Thursday moving over the Western Cape and bringing with it widespread showers and rains.
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Rain damages in Mpumalanga estimated at R425 million so far
Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has visited Kanyamazane in Mbombela, which is the most affected area.
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Mpumalanga premier to meet families affected by heavy rains
Tropical storm Eloise, accompanied by heavy rain, left a trail of destruction, damaging several homes and leaving many families displaced.
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8 people die in MP floods, CoGTA warns toll could rise as heavy rains continue
The persistent rain has caused damage and flooding since tropical storm Eloise spilled over to South Africa from Mozambique. Five people are still missing.
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Gauteng residents warned to brace for heavy rain this weekend
The weather conditions are expected to also affect driving as they could lead to reduced visibility and pooling on the roads.
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Flights axed and floods feared as Storm Ciara clobbers Europe
More than 200 flood warnings were issued across Britain, which recorded a maximum wind speed of 93 miles an hour at Aberdaron in Wales.
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Gauteng roads and homes flooded as heavy rains continue
The sustained downpours have wreaked havoc on Joburg's roads, with some motorists forced to abandon their cars submerged in water.
