Mafuriko

A powerful storm system is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to South Africa's Garden Route, prompting evacuations and school closures as an Orange Level 8 warning takes effect.

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Residents in Velachery have flagged ongoing land reclamation at Kallukuttai lake, warning it will heighten flood risks in the area near a Ramsar site.

Huduma ya Polisi ya Taifa (NPS) imetoa onyo la mafuriko yanayowezekana katika makazi zaidi ya 10 mjini Nairobi kutokana na mvua nzito inayoendelea. Maji katika mito mikuu kama Nairobi, Mathare, Ngong, Kamiti na Athi yamepanda haraka. Wakazi wa maeneo hayo wamehimizwa kuhamia maeneo ya juu.

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Cloudy and cold conditions are expected across Gauteng, with the South African Weather Service issuing a yellow level 2 warning for severe storms. Heavy downpours could lead to localised flooding in western Johannesburg areas including Soweto. Cool weather with showers will persist into the weekend.

Idara ya Hali ya Hewa nchini imetoa tahadhari kwa Wakenya wanaoishi katika maeneo mbalimbali kujitayarisha kwa mvua ya wastani hadi kubwa kwa siku tano zijazo. Mvua inatarajiwa katika maeneo ya Magharibi, Nyanda za Juu za Kati, Bonde la Ziwa Victoria, Bonde la Ufa na Kusini-mashariki. Wakazi wameonywa kuwa makini na hatari ya mafuriko.

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The Free State Road Incident Management System has issued a warning for possible flooding on the N5 highway near Sandspruit. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend, prompting advice for drivers to take extra precautions. An orange level 5 alert for severe thunderstorms covers the Free State and North West provinces from March 6, 2026.