Cape of Storms
Intense rainfall and high altitude winds over heritage weekend in the Western and Eastern Cape have left a trail of devastation.
Intense rainfall and high altitude winds over heritage weekend in the Western and Eastern Cape have left a trail of devastation.
R1.8bn bill for Western Cape flood repairs — province ‘needs climate-resilient infrastructure’
The Department of Infrastructure in the Western Cape has estimated the damage from floods over the past year runs to R1.8bn – and says it needs to plan new climate-resilient infrastructure projects.
Plastic Pollution – Western Cape winter storms leave piles of garbage along rivers and beaches
The intense storms that lashed the Western Cape coast over the winter months have left behind masses of man-produced waste and litter.
Western Cape storms and floods take grim toll on animals
At least 100,000 people have so far been hard hit by the stormy July weather in the Western Cape. The impact has a ripple effect, with some animals needing rescue from the icy cold and rain.
‘Cape of Storms’ – climate researchers explain Cape Town’s recent extreme weather
Cape Town’s storms caused severe flooding and extreme winds that fan wildfires. Early warning systems are important in protecting people from these dangers.
‘Only faith keeps the people going’ — Sandvlei residents struggle to rebuild lives after September deluge
A month after the Western Cape storms, Sandvlei’s residents near Macassar continue to grapple with the aftermath, some returning to their damaged homes in search of normalcy, while others remain sheltered in the communal embrace of the town hall.
Western Cape races to repair roads after destructive downpours on Heritage Day weekend
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said damaged roads needed to be reopened ahead of the festive season so that the provincial economy could benefit.
Western Cape hospitality and tourism industry still counting the ‘massive’ cost of mudslides and flooding
It’s been a hellish winter for the Western Cape province after a series of storms have dealt heavy blows to households and businesses. The tourism sector is counting the cost and rebuilding, ahead of the festive season.
As the Cape storm hit, the skies opened but so did hearts in acts of small-town kindness
Our trip back to Cape Town from Barrydale after the Heritage Day long weekend should have been another pleasant drive, but a few hours before we got into my Hyundai Venue, the winds started up and the skies above the village opened.
Storm-ravaged Western Cape dealt tourism blow, R1.4bn damage to agriculture as families mourn loss of lives
The Western Cape government is still assessing the damage caused by last weekend’s torrential rain and floods. Four children died in Philippi and hundreds of schools were affected. The agricultural sector is estimated to have lost R1.4-billion.
Western Cape residents pick up the pieces after downpour
As mopping-up operations continue, Daily Maverick visited Western Cape towns affected by the recent flooding.
Flooding aftermath – Gift of the Givers rolls out huge operation to assist 10,000 Western Cape residents
An estimated 10,000 Western Cape residents need aid after the devastating stormy weather and floods over the long weekend. Nonprofit Gift of the Givers is rolling out disaster relief in communities across the province.
How prepared is Cape Town for a future of extreme weather events?
The City of Cape Town has a Climate Change Strategy and Winter Readiness Programme, but it will probably have to do more to prepare for future extreme weather events.
Why more than two months worth of rain fell in Western Cape weekend storm
As parts of the Western Cape grapple with the aftermath of a destructive weather system that tore off rooftops and submerged roads, Daily Maverick spoke to experts who explained what happened and why it may happen again.
At least eight people confirmed dead following devastating weekend of torrential rains and floods
Clean-up operations continued on Tuesday after extensive rainfall left a trail of destruction over the long weekend. It’s a ‘once-in-a-hundred-year flood,’ said Western Cape premier Alan Winde.
Cape of Storms – capturing the wild weather from Kalk Bay to Simon’s Town
The Western Cape coast has yet again lived up to its reputation as the Cape of Storms, bearing the brunt of the storm on Sunday night, 24 September 2023.
Downpours and gales wreak havoc across Western Cape over the heritage weekend
‘I’m not sure where we’re going to sleep tonight, everything, including the bed, is soaked’ said a 7de Laan resident in Sandvlei, Cape Town.
Appeal to declare Citrusdal a disaster area amid warning of more rain
More than 20 communities remain cut off from the rest of the Western Cape following the heavy rains, while a helicopter had to be used to deliver food.
The Antipolis wreck: Ship’s memories resurface from the deep during exceptional summer storm
The ocean has resurrected the ‘Antipolis’ from a watery grave, recalling the night when it and a companion vessel joined the hundreds that have floundered at the Cape of Storms.
Mean Monday: Another vicious winter storm surges through city of Cape Town
After being hit by two cold fronts last week, a fresh front tore through the Western Cape from late on Sunday night. Gale-force winds and heavy rains uprooted trees, caused flooding and power outages in some areas, with disaster management on high alert and mopping up operations underway to mitigate risks. On the positive side, the Western Cape government reported that dam levels for the province increased from last week by 8% to 53% in total. Cape Town dams are at 73% full. Here are scenes from three Cape Town city areas.
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Sea Change: Primal Joy and the Art of Underwater Tracking
The authors spent eight years exploring the kelp forest of southern Africa, diving almost every day. Sea Change is the story of what they found in the wild, and how it has transformed their lives. Here follows a chapter, Cold and Scared, by Ross Frylinck, describing his therapeutic journey into a frigid underwater forest in winter to look for sharks.
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