A severe storm hit South Africa’s Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas—at least 1,500 people were left homeless after the high winds fanned fires through their communities, burning homes to the ground. A severe storm hit South Africa’s Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas—at least 1,500 people were left homeless after the high winds fanned fires through their communities, burning homes to the ground. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
‘Cape of Storms’: Climate researchers explain Cape Town’s recent extreme weather
