Heavy rain becoming more prevalent in parts of SA, study shows
/ 5 June 2023

Heavy rain becoming more prevalent in parts of SA, study shows

As the country warms, the intensity of rainfall is expected to increase

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Perfect storm: Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal exposes reality of poor planning
/ 14 April 2022

Perfect storm: Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal exposes reality of poor planning

In the face of climate change, inadequate urban planning in eThekwini exacerbates flooding and poor road maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of South Africa affects food security

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How the perfect storm in KwaZulu-Natal developed
/ 14 April 2022

How the perfect storm in KwaZulu-Natal developed

The wet season that came before the four-day heavy rainfall and the low pressure system created ideal conditions for flooding in the eThekwini metro

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