South African Weather Service releases localized forecast data amid Super El Niño warnings
What happened
The South African Weather Service made its seasonal forecast data available through API services. Local mapping company AfriGIS began using this data to overlay seasonal forecasts onto municipal and cadastral information across South Africa. This effort created localized risk maps based on the predicted impact of a Super El Niño event.
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Why it matters
The forecast relates to a Super El Niño, which is causing rising sea surface temperatures globally. The predictions indicate a below-normal rainfall forecast across large parts of South Africa, leading to warnings regarding the impact on the agriculture sector and water supply.
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Who's involved
- South African Weather ServiceOfficial national agency providing weather forecasts for South Africa
- South AfricaThe geopolitical state affected by the national weather forecasts
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Eastern CapeSpeculative
The Eastern Cape might face risks to its agriculture and water supply due to the below-normal rainfall forecast.
- MpumalangaSpeculative
Mpumalanga could face risks to its agriculture and water supply due to the below-normal rainfall forecast.
- LimpopoSpeculative
Limpopo could face risks to its agriculture and water supply due to the below-normal rainfall forecast.
- North WestSpeculative
The North West might face risks to its agriculture and water supply due to the below-normal rainfall forecast.
- South AfricaSpeculative
South Africa could face national climate risk that threatens core agricultural output and water supply.
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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South African Weather Service
meteorological service of South Africa
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Related events
- Extreme heat and drought are impacting Vredendal, located in the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa.
- SAWS issued a heatwave advisory for the Eastern Cape province.
- South African Weather Service issued multiple severe weather warnings across several provinces, including KZN, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State, and Northern Cape.