South Africa’s Heritage Day long weekend was marked by severe flooding across the Western Cape, highlighting the critical issue of climate change and its impacts. The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow level two weather warning for scattered to isolated showers and thundershowers, with potential impacts including localized flooding and disruption of essential services. Despite the challenges, local communities have shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity, working tirelessly to restore stability and normalcy to the affected areas. The events underscore the urgent need to address climate change and build a more sustainable and resilient future.
