Western Cape Floods: Is climate change to blame?

During the Heritage Day long weekend, a cut-off low pressure system unleashed torrential rainfall and fierce winds upon the Western Cape. More than ten people died. Some towns and farms were isolated. Families had to be evacuated from their homes. Major roads became impassable as bridges collapsed. Also read: WC storm: Latest agricultural losses estimated at R1.4bn A question on many … Continue reading Western Cape Floods: Is climate change to blame?