- Global temperature rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius and the impact of fossil fuels are being monitored regarding the Earth and the Amazon.
- Global warming is driving extreme weather events, including a surge in floods, as of May 28, 2026.
Severe flood damage has occurred to roads and infrastructure in the Western Cape, following heavy rains.
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What happened
Severe flood damage has occurred to roads and infrastructure in the Western Cape, following heavy rains.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Flooding overwhelmed the water infrastructure of Beaufort West, a town located within the larger Western Cape provincial area.Sub-event
- Floods caused R9-billion damage to the Western Cape region, impacting residential areas and requiring power restoration.Sub-event
- Due to record rainfall starting on May 27, 2026, the Breede River in the Western Cape swelled and became a menacing torrent.Sub-event
Billions in flood damage to roads and infrastructure in the Western Cape since May 28, 2026.1 source
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- Researchers at Central Michigan University study hail formation, noting that warming atmospheres increase energy for severe weather events.
The entities involved
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Western Cape
province of South Africa
Related events
- The Western Cape is leading recovery efforts after a major storm, involving vital road closures and power restoration efforts.
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- High waves and severe weather are impacting coastlines and infrastructure across the Southern, Western, and Eastern Cape.
- Bot River burst its banks due to heavy rains in the Western Cape province.
- SAWS forecasts damaging winds, temperature drops, and disruptive rainfall/flooding across Northern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.