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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Colombian authorities carry out rescues after rafts and kayak capsize in deadly flash flooding
Several rafts and a kayak capsized Friday on the Güejar River in central Colombia due to a sudden flood that left at least four people dead, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said.
IOL News
a day ago
- General
- IOL News
Cape Town fire displaces hundreds as severe weather approaches
A fire destroyed 45 shacks in a Khayelitsha informal settlement, Cape Town, displacing more than 100 people. Image: Supplied / Gift of the Givers As severe weather settled over Cape Town, a devastating fire in Silvertown, Khayelitsha, left over 140 people displaced and destroyed 45 structures in the early hours of Saturday morning. Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell confirmed the fire broke out late Friday night, with city officials conducting assessments the following morning. 'Following an assessment by Disaster Risk Management officials this morning, it was determined that 45 structures were destroyed, impacting 145 individuals,' she said. City departments have been mobilised to clear debris and restore damaged municipal infrastructure. Humanitarian assistance is being provided by The Salvation Army and Gift of the Givers, while the names of affected residents have been submitted to SASSA and the National Department of Human Settlements for additional support. Ward councillor Thando Pimpi said the community suspects a candle may have caused the fire. 'Some residents didn't have electricity and had to use candles. The displaced people are now housed in churches, while others have sought shelter with relatives,' Pimpi said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ He added that shortly after he left the scene, another nearby structure caught fire despite the rainy conditions; fortunately, it was extinguished by residents. Gift of the Givers project coordinator Ali Sablay said their teams remain on standby as more severe weather is forecast for the weekend. 'This comes at the end of a challenging week, with disaster response operations under way in Khayelitsha, Kosovo, and Samora Machel informal settlements, where fires have displaced numerous families,' said Sablay. 'Emergency aid, including hot meals, bottled water, food parcels, blankets, hygiene supplies, and building materials, is being distributed to affected residents.' He added that teams were also deployed in Thembalethu, George, on Saturday morning, where another fire destroyed several structures. Relief is being provided, and further needs are being assessed. Sablay said additional resources have been pre-positioned in anticipation of further weather-related emergencies. 'The teams are working with community leaders, local authorities, and disaster management stakeholders to ensure a rapid and coordinated response. Gift of the Givers remains committed to restoring dignity and providing hope to those affected by disaster.' Meanwhile, Powell said the city's Disaster Risk Management Centre is closely monitoring the weather impacts, after the South African Weather Service upgraded its rainfall advisory from Level 2 to Level 4 on Friday afternoon. 'So far, no significant incidents have been reported to the Disaster Operations Centre, though this may change as conditions evolve,' she said. Residents can report service-related requests via the city's online platforms or call the Customer Call Centre on 0860 103 089. Emergency incidents should be directed to the Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700.
News24
08-05-2025
- Climate
- News24
Cape Town on high alert for stormy weekend weather
Cape Town authorities are on high alert following a weather warning ahead of a cold front expected at the weekend. Sonica Lategan, City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, said that the South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning about damaging winds and waves associated with an incoming cold front this weekend. In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that higher-risk impact is expected, requiring increased attention and preparation. SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Levels 2 and 6 are high, and Level 4 is low. 'The forecast is for strong to gale force north-westerly to westerly winds along the Western Cape coastline between Friday evening and Saturday evening, with the wind starting to moderate from Saturday afternoon,' said Lategan. Weather outlook for Friday & Saturday, 9 - 10 May 2025. Fine & cool to warm, but it will be partly cloudy over the south western interior with isolated to scattered showers & thundershowers on Saturday, 10 May 2025. #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 7, 2025 She added that potential impacts could include uprooted trees, damage to roofs, an increased risk of runaway fires and disruption of coastal activities. 'The public is urged to secure objects on their properties that could be carried by the wind, like outside furniture, and to be mindful of potential damage to garage doors, sliding doors and windows,' she said. 'When travelling, please be on the lookout for obstructions on the roadway, like fallen trees or other debris.' Any weather-related emergency can be reported to the City's Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.
See - Sada Elbalad
28-04-2025
- General
- See - Sada Elbalad
198 homes evacuated in South Africa due to Cape Town fire
Amir Hagag South African authorities have announced the evacuation of 198 homes in Cape Town due to a massive fire that erupted around Table Mountain. As a precautionary measure, Disaster Risk Management assisted in evacuating 198 homes in Noordhoek Manor, which included 48 residents from care facilities. Residents of Barnyard and Silwersten also opted to evacuate, as mentioned by Jermaine Carlisle, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service. According to Africa News, the fire caused significant damage in several hard-to-reach areas of the mountain, leading the municipality to advise hundreds of families to leave their homes for safety reasons. Currently, at least 100 firefighters are engaged in combating the flames across five fronts, with evacuation orders extended to Steenberg Estate and Noordhoek Manor. Carlisle noted that the fires broke out last Friday in an area known as Tokai, and by Monday morning, there had been no new flare-ups reported. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
