Copernicus confirms August 2026 as the hottest month ever recorded, with global average air temp 16.96°C, record ocean warmth and a strong El Niño driving further...
The Department of Water and Sanitation warns against wasting water and humiliating people during Spring Day, urging responsible celebrations amid El Niño concerns.
Meteorologists expect a wet start to September across central and eastern South Africa, then rising temperatures and El Niño-driven heatwave risk into summer.
A tanker carrying LPG paid $5.3m (R84.8m) for priority passage through the Panama Canal as authorities cut transits amid El Niño‑linked drought and lower water levels.
South Africa could be heading towards an unusually hot and dry summer as a powerful El Niño continues to strengthen over the Pacific Ocean. The developing...
Climate experts say a Pacific pattern could become only the fourth 'Super El Niño' since 1950. Forecasters warn of higher temperatures and likely below-normal summer rainfall.
A likely strong El Niño could bring a hot, dry Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Major dams trail 2025 levels and experts urge early conservation to protect supplies.
According to The South African, El Niño is now established and is expected to raise heatwave risk and raise temperatures across South Africa through August–December 2026.
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi warns a likely severe El Niño in 2026/27 could worsen floods' fallout, strain finances and heighten humanitarian needs across the region.
A strong cold front and possible cut-off low could bring widespread rain, strong winds and even snow to higher-lying areas and possibly Gauteng next week.