Weather warning

Disaster management teams in parts of KwaZulu-Natal are on high alert following an escalation of weather warnings by the South African Weather Service. Orange Level 6 warnings now apply to Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo and Umkhanyakude districts, indicating a high chance of significant damage. A cold front and cut-off low are expected to bring heavy rain and damaging winds.

January 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Chile's Meteorological Directorate issued a new warning for high temperatures up to 36°C in central regions on January 16, following recent extreme heat alerts and fires over the New Year period. The event affects the Metropolitan, O’Higgins, Maule, and Valparaíso regions due to a high-altitude ridge.