Severe storms
Typhoon kills 9 in Japan, boats move tourists from flooded airport
About 3,000 tourists stayed overnight at Kansai airport in the heavily populated south-central area of Japan’s main island, Honshu.
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Gale force winds, thunderstorm & heavy rain expected in CT
As part of a winter readiness plan, city officials will prioritise informal settlements and houses built on and around mountain slopes or in areas prone to flooding.
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Mpumalanga, KZN, Free State
More rain has also been forecast for Gauteng after nearly two weeks of downpours.
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Severe storm predicted for Gauteng, Mpumalanga & Limpopo
Strong gusty winds, as well as heavy downpours, may hit these areas and could result in instances of urban flooding.
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Ekurhuleni mayor concerned about quality of RDP houses following storms
Monday’s storm brought with it strong winds and hail and left a trail of destruction with nearly 300 shacks completely blown away.
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SA Weather Service to develop app to help spread weather warnings
The Weather Service gave a briefing on Thursday in Pretoria on how it dealt with this week’s storms and how it plans to improve its systems.
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Construction methods, building material questioned in wake of storm damage
There are calls for the construction sector to review methods and material used to build schools and hospitals to make sure they can withstand strong winds floods and even tornados.
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KZN Premier Mchunu expected to visit families of storm victims
The Disaster Management Centre remains on high alert and continues with clearing the rubble and municipal repairs on the damage.
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Gauteng MEC appeals to national govt for help with storm damage
The storm left a trail of destruction in parts of the City of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and the West Rand.
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Gauteng father describes daughter's rescue following storm
Peter Xhali has described a heroic scene of how he sustained a cut to his head and arm when struck by hail and still managed to save his seven-year-old child.
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Communities affected by Gauteng storm to be relocated
The Gauteng Disaster Management Centre says there isn’t enough land in the province to relocate those living in low-lying areas, making families vulnerable to heavy rains.
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Severe storms set to hit Gauteng
The South African Weather Service says from around lunch time residents can expect heavy rain, damaging winds and hail.
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Gauteng motorists advised to be cautious after heavy rain warning
Joburg Emergency Services’ Robert Mulaudzi has urged residents to brace for possible flooding.
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Severe storms in US South kill at least 18
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared an emergency for seven counties in the south-central part of the state.
