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The Herald
19-05-2025
- Climate
- The Herald
Disaster management teams ready to respond to weather conditions: KZN MEC
KwaZulu-Natal cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi says disaster management teams are on high alert as bad weather is expected to affect parts of the country this week. According to the SA Weather Service, two cold fronts will bring challenging weather conditions to large parts of the country, with cooler temperatures anticipated. 'High-lying areas in KwaZulu-Natal may experience snowfall on Wednesday as a result,' said Buthelezi. In response to the forecasts, Buthelezi has placed disaster management teams on high alert. 'The teams are in communication with weather authorities and will continue to closely monitor the developing weather system. "The safety and well-being of our residents is our priority," said Buthelezi. "Our disaster management teams are prepared to respond effectively should any weather-related incidents occur." He encouraged residents to pay close attention to weather warnings and updates as they are issued by the relevant authorities. 'Taking proactive measures can significantly reduce the potential impact of the cold front.' TimesLIVE
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Forbes
Bad Weather Disrupts U.S. Air Travel Today—More Than 4,100 Delayed Flights So Far
Bad weather—from thunderstorms in Dallas to 'low ceilings' on the East Coast—caused thousands of flight delays Thursday, frustrating travelers for a second day running. Bad weather causes more flight delays than any other factor. As of 3:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, there were nearly 3,900 flight delays and more than 250 cancellations in and out of U.S. airports, according to FlightAware. Earlier in the afternoon, thunderstorms caused 30-minute delays at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System dashboard. On the East Coast, ground delays due to 'low ceilings'—referring to a layer of clouds thick enough to potentially restrict visual flight rules—were in place at New York's JFK and LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Airports reporting triple-digit delayed departures Thursday afternoon include Newark, New York's LaGuardia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston Logan, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte/Douglas. Mid-June to the end of August typically marks 'high season' for flight disruptions due to thunderstorms and high temperatures, which coincides with the busiest travel season. Thursday's 3,400 disrupted flights represent roughly 8% of the roughly 45,000 flights the FAA handles per day. Whenever possible, avoid afternoon and evening flights, which tend to be delayed more often than morning departures. 'Statistically, every hour you wait, the chance of a delay gets worse,' Kathleen Bangs, a former commercial pilot and current spokesperson at FlightAware, told Forbes. The Department of Transportation requires airlines to provide passengers with refunds in the event of flight cancellations and significant delays—but only when the disruption was due to circumstances within the airline's control. Weather-related flight delays and cancellations are not covered, leaving passengers on their own unless they can take advantage of a change waiver or purchased travel insurance in advance of their trip. The Smart Traveler's Survival Playbook For Summer Flight Cancellations (Forbes)
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Forbes
Bad Weather Disrupts U.S. Air Travel Today—More Than 3,600 Delayed Flights So Far
Bad weather—from thunderstorms in Dallas to 'low ceilings' on the East Coast—caused thousands of flight delays Thursday, frustrating travelers for a second day running. Bad weather causes more flight delays than any other factor. As of 2:35 p.m. EDT Thursday, there were 3,400 flight delays and 234 cancellations in and out of U.S. airports, according to FlightAware. Thunderstorms caused 30-minute delays at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System dashboard. On the East Coast, ground delays due to 'low ceilings'—referring to a layer of clouds thick enough to potentially restrict visual flight rules—were in place at New York's JFK and LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia and Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Airports reporting triple-digit delayed departures Thursday afternoon include Newark, Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Mid-June to the end of August typically marks 'high season' for flight disruptions due to thunderstorms and high temperatures, which coincides with the busiest travel season. Thursday's 3,400 disrupted flights represent roughly 8% of the roughly 45,000 flights the FAA handles per day. Whenever possible, avoid afternoon and evening flights, which tend to be delayed more often than morning departures. 'Statistically, every hour you wait, the chance of a delay gets worse,' Kathleen Bangs, a former commercial pilot and current spokesperson at FlightAware, told Forbes. The Department of Transportation requires airlines to provide passengers with refunds in the event of flight cancellations and significant delays—but only when the disruption was due to circumstances within the airline's control. Weather-related flight delays and cancellations are not covered, leaving passengers on their own unless they can take advantage of a change waiver or purchased travel insurance in advance of their trip. The Smart Traveler's Survival Playbook For Summer Flight Cancellations (Forbes)
RNZ News
08-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Search for missing Milford Sound tramper suspended as heavy rain weather hits
The search has been suspended because of bad weather. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton The search for a missing tramper in Milford Sound has been suspended because of bad weather. British man Eli Sweeting failed to return from a day trip to climb Mitre Peak on Sunday. A heavy rain warning and strong wind watch is in place for the area today. MetService is forecasting peak rates of rain of 20-30mm/h for Fiordland about and north of Doubtful Sound on Thursday afternon and evening and said thunderstorms were possible. The orange level warning said streams and rivers may rise rapidly and surface flooding and slips were possible. There was a minimal chance of upgrading to a red warning.
