Climate Change
Draft Severe Weather Plan Following Storm Flooding
Authorities have announced a draft severe weather plan following storm flooding, aimed at strengthening the country’s resilience to extreme weather events after recent heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption. The plan, currently under review, outlines measures to protect communities, safeguard infrastructure, and improve emergency response capabilities in the wake of flooding incidents. The move comes after multiple regions experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past month, leading to river overflows, flash floods,...
South Africa’s Garden Route Gem Faces Looming Water Crisis
Published: 04 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online At first glance, Knysna appears untouched by crisis. The South African coastal town, famed for its turquoise lagoon, golden beaches and forested hills, has long marketed itself as one of the jewels of the Garden Route. Visitors come for the scenery, retirees settle for the mild climate, and local businesses thrive on tourism drawn by the promise of...
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