Weather

Heavy rains and gale-force winds from two cold fronts battered the Western Cape on Monday, leading to at least one confirmed death, widespread flooding in informal settlements, school closures, and disruptions to power and transport.

May 10, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Tropical Depression Caloy is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area on Monday, the state weather bureau said. The cyclone remains weak with maximum winds of 45 kilometers per hour as it moves west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea.

Tropical Storm Hagupit is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility on Saturday and will be locally named Caloy. The state weather bureau said the storm has a high chance of weakening once it reaches the Philippine Sea.

May 07, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Heavy rains pushed the Kouga Dam to 119.2 percent capacity on Thursday morning, sending water over the spillway at a rate of 2.2 million litres per second. The sudden rise from 32 percent the day before forced evacuations in the Gamtoos River valley and flooded farms in the Eastern Cape.

Hong Kong's Observatory forecasts increasing showers with squally thunderstorms later on Sunday, May 3, heavier in some areas. A cold front sweeping Guangdong's coast will drop temperatures to around 21 degrees Celsius by Monday morning. The public is urged to monitor updates for outdoor plans.

May 02, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts light rain over most major cities today, Sunday. BMKG forecaster Medayu Bestari provided regional weather details. Residents are urged to beware of potential thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas.