Experts emphasize the need for further enhancements in South Africa's weather warning systems to better prepare for extreme weather events like tornadoes, floods, and severe storms. The South African Weather Service has been issuing early warnings successfully, but local response and mitigation remain key challenges.
Early weather warnings have proven to be effective in saving lives, yet experts emphasize the need for further improvements to ensure South Africa 's preparedness for tornadoes, floods, and severe storms. The National Disaster Management Centre’s Dechlan Pillay highlighted the positive step of the early warning initiative, though he pointed out that local mitigation and response remain critical.
The South African Weather Service’s Oupa Segalwe discussed the two-year-old program, initiated by the UN, aimed at protecting everyone from hazardous weather, water, and climate events by 2027. He mentioned recent extreme weather events, including a tornado in Randfontein and a snow event in September. Senior forecaster Puseletso Mofokeng acknowledged the challenges in forecasting and preparing for such extreme events, but noted the successful issuance of early warnings for extreme snowfall and heavy floods
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