South Africa: Heatwave Expected for Northern and Western Cape - South African News Briefs - March 23, 2026
A heatwave is expected to impact the Northern and Western Cape regions of South Africa, with temperatures forecasted to exceed 30°C.
Atmospheric river brings ‘tremendous’ amount of rain to B.C. South Coast
A significant atmospheric river is bringing substantial rainfall to British Columbia's South Coast, with warnings issued across multiple regions.
Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast
An atmospheric river is expected to bring around 150 mm of rain to British Columbia’s South Coast, prompting rainfall warnings and flood watches in various regions.
Will the Patriot be moved to South Korea? Two C-17 US military transport planes arrive at Osan base
Two C-17 military transport planes have arrived at Osan Air Base, possibly indicating the relocation of Patriot missile systems amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
UK snow maps reveal eight-day blizzard as far south as London in -2C freeze
Weather forecasts indicate an impending eight-day blizzard across the UK, potentially reaching London with temperatures dropping to -2°C.
Weather today in Ciudad de Bolívar, Venezuela: the forecast for this Thursday, March 5, 2026
The weather forecast for Ciudad de Bolívar, Venezuela, predicts a maximum temperature of 35°C and a minimum of 22°C for Thursday, March 5.
Potential meteor visible, heard across B.C.’s South Coast
Residents of British Columbia’s South Coast reported seeing bright flashes in the sky and hearing loud booms, likely caused by a meteor.
3 foreign nationals charged after extortion shootings in B.C. and Alberta
Three foreign nationals have been charged following a series of related shootings and extortion incidents in British Columbia and Alberta.
Prepare the blanket: see how the weather will be in the Piracicaba region after the fifth episode of ZCAS
The weather in the Piracicaba region is expected to stabilize after heavy rains caused by the fifth episode of the South Atlantic Convergence Zone (ZCAS), with temperatures dropping to as low as 13°C.
Parts of B.C.’s South Coast set to see snow-rain mix with ‘rapidly changing’ travel conditions
British Columbia's South Coast is expected to experience a mix of snow and rain this week, leading to rapidly changing travel conditions due to an incoming cold front.
How a deadly tumour cell protein could help fight Alzheimer’s disease
Chinese researchers have discovered a protein from cancer cells that may lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
January was exceptionally colder and dryer than average
January had an unusually cold and dry weather pattern, with an average nationwide temperature of -1.6°C, 0.7°C lower than normal, and record low precipitation and humidity levels.
Australia heatwave live updates: Victorian fire threat ‘very dangerous and difficult’, premier says; temperatures to reach 43C in Sydney
New South Wales is dispatching additional firefighting teams to Victoria in response to a heatwave and escalating fire threats, with temperatures in Sydney expected to reach 43°C.
Four people trapped after Nairobi building collapses, rescue operations ongoing
Rescue operations are underway in Nairobi following the collapse of an under-construction multi-storey building, trapping at least four individuals.
Cold weather is coming across the country: Snow will fall for days, thick minus temperatures are coming
Cold weather is expected nationwide with snow over several days, heavy rainstorms in the south, and low temperatures ranging from 1 to 15 °C.
Unknown number of people trapped after 16-story building under construction in Nairobi collapses
A 16-story building under construction in Nairobi collapsed, trapping an unknown number of people, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort.
China’s Moonshot AI raises US$500 million in latest funding round: report
Chinese AI company Moonshot AI has secured US$500 million in Series C funding, boosting its valuation to US$4.3 billion amid growing competition from rivals preparing for IPOs.