It's back! Scientists say SA needs to prepare for new El Niño

El Niño results in hotter and drier weather in the summer-rainfall region of Southern Africa and can lead to local droughts, explains chair of ECERA

25 May 2023 - 22:52

Scientists monitoring extreme climate events say all indications are that Southern Africa should expect to feel the heat of another El Niño spell this summer...

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