The South African Weather Service has issued a level 9 orange warning for the Western Cape as heavy rain moved across the region over the weekend.
This significant alert comes in response to a cut-off low-pressure system that intensified on Sunday, leading to widespread thunderstorms and strong winds. Over 100mm of rain is anticipated to fall within 24 hours, posing a serious risk of flooding and potential damage.
Additionally, gale-force winds are expected to impact the western coast on Monday, potentially leading to storm surges. As the system passes, temperatures are forecast to drop sharply, with a decrease of 10-15°C below the seasonal average, further exacerbating the harsh weather conditions.
In Europe, Greece is bracing for another round of severe weather, following the devastation caused by Storm Daniel earlier this month.
Gale-force winds, heavy rain, and heatwaves heighten risks of flooding, wildfires, and surges.The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has issued an adverse weather warning, anticipating heavy rainfall beginning Monday, with the most intense downpours expected on Wednesday.
The western, central, and northern regions of Greece are expected to be the hardest hit, with the risk of localized flooding and landslides.
This warning follows a weekend of unseasonably high temperatures in the region, with temperatures soaring into the high 30°C range, adding to the weather instability.
Meanwhile, Eastern Australia has been enduring a series of intense heatwaves as it transitions into spring. A strong high-pressure system has trapped warm air over the region, pushing temperatures well above the average 20°C norm.
In many areas, temperatures exceeded 30°C over consecutive days, with some locations recording maximums up to 18°C above average.
Sydney Airport reached a scorching 36°C, breaking September records, while Observatory Hill, Sydney’s oldest weather station, matched its previous September high of 34.6°C.
This extreme heat has heightened the risk of wildfires, with around 70 reported in New South Wales alone.
Although temperatures have normalized in the eastern states, Western Australia is now expected to experience high temperatures in the coming days, with Perth likely to see maximums in the low 30s, approximately 10°C above the seasonal average.