Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An aerial view shows a flooded neighbourhood between the Maputo and Gaza regions, Mozambique, in January 2026 [Luisa Nhantumbo/EPA ...

South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns, especially in the western and central parts of the country, rely on water from aquifers that they pump out of the ground ...

The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country. The arrival of the likely ...

Drought in country's south follows flooding in north Scientists say intensity of both is increasing Farmers try to adapt but lose livestock KNYSNA, South Africa, Feb 11 (Reuters) - In South Africa's ...

Cloud seeding promises to squeeze more rain from clouds in a world facing worsening water shortages. But the science remains uncertain, the costs are high and the risks are not fully understood. As ...

Romanskolk, a farm near Brandvlei in the study area, showing what drought looks like. Courtesy Danita Hohne But this is not a lasting solution as climate observations show that rain is falling later ...