Flooding
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Kruger rainfall: 2026 was exceptionally wet but not a record
Despite severe flooding across parts of the Kruger National Park earlier this year, SANParks scientists report that overall rainfall remained slightly below the historic…
SA launches first climate and health surveillance platform
The tool allows researchers and policymakers to track links between extreme weather, heatwaves, flooding and health outcomes
Climate disasters: Time to return to basics
It is critical that municipalities prioritise the routine maintenance and upgrading of stormwater systems, bridges, roads and essential services
Climate change and La Niña drove deadly southern Africa floods, analysis finds
The intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, with some areas receiving more than a year’s rain in just days
South Africa must adapt and innovate to survive our new normal – flooding
Public and private entities need to work together to plan for disasters and to implement measures to mitigate the effect of such events
Evacuation warnings as Vaal, Bloemhof dam levels continue to rise
Department of water and sanitation urges those living within the floodline to move to safe areas
Alexandra Water Warriors are reviving Joburg’s Jukskei River
The project will remove alien invasive species and restore riverbanks in the catchment area
Scientists say the April 2022 floods in KZN are the most catastrophic natural disaster recorded in province
This is in terms of lives lost and overall economic impact, but not size
‘Absolute chaos’ after flooding in the Vaal
Homes, roads and bridges destroyed as two more sluice gates opened
Energy crisis can hardly be categorised as a disaster, says expert
But widespread, destructive flooding does qualify as a disaster
What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?
The rains in December have caused flooding, which has damaged critical infrastructure, including people’s homes
Joburg’s rains are causing flooding and destroying homes
Heavy rains have submerged vehicles, trapped homeowners on roofs, collapsed walls, and decimated shacks and houses
Hefty insurance premium hike for people living in disaster-risk areas
Extreme weather conditions due to climate change are set to increase, meaning higher premiums
Winter’s frigid embrace awaits us
As we enjoy the last few weeks of autumn with its bright colours, remember that the rigours of winter are just around the corner
Load-shedding set to continue for the rest of the week
No load-shedding for flood-hit eThekwini metro, because the area is not consuming its daily average of 1 600MW of power