- The South African Weather Service warned of weather impacts due to a cold front affecting the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
- Severe weather is impacting major transport corridors in South Africa, affecting routes leading to Lesotho.
Severe weather warnings have been issued by the South African Weather Service, affecting both South Africa and Lesotho.
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What happened
Severe weather warnings have been issued by the South African Weather Service, affecting both South Africa and Lesotho.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Lesotho
sovereign state in southern Africa
Related events
- The South African Weather Service monitors weather systems affecting the country.
- El Niño is associated with hotter and drier conditions in South Africa, which is being monitored by the South African Weather Service.
- A drought has affected Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, Angola, and Botswana since January 1, 2026, leading to national drought disaster declarations.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is monitoring current El Niño weather patterns in Natal Province, which was the site of the 1987 flood disaster.
- El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.