Heavy rains in Thailand kill 23, cause airport chaos
The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday Waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bangkok, where its main airport operated in chaos and the government approved a multi-million aid package.
On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, South Africans can expect a mix of weather conditions, including severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of Gauteng, the North West, and Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service (Saws). The weather service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for these storms, predicting heavy downpours, strong damaging winds, hail, and excessive lightning. This could lead to localized flooding and damage to roads, low-lying areas, bridges, settlements, and infrastructure.
Additionally, Saws has warned of damaging winds in the Eastern Cape, resulting in localized damage to settlements, disruptions to beachfront activities, and difficulty in navigation. Fire danger warnings are also in effect for the Matzikama, Cederberg, Bergrivier Municipalities in the Western Cape, and Kamiesberg Municipality in the Northern Cape, with extremely high fire danger conditions expected.
Looking ahead to Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 - October 1, 2026, cloudy and cold conditions are expected in the east of the country, while partly cloudy and cool weather with isolated to scattered rain and thunderstorms is forecast for the eastern parts.
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