EXPERTS WARN OF AN INCREDIBLY HOT SUMMER SET TO HIT LIMPOPO DUE TO EL NIÑO
CENTURION - South Africa is likely to face an exceptionally dry and hot summer from October 2026 to March 2027, experts have warned.
This is the feedback from Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop, who noted that several of the world’s leading climate monitoring organisations have now confirmed the return of El Niño.
El Niño is a weather pattern often associated with drought in southern Africa and can have serious consequences for agriculture, food prices, inflation, and economic growth.
Temperature will hover around 35 to 45 degrees in most parts of the country, with temperatures close to 50 degrees in Limpopo and North West.
Limpopo areas such as Musina, Bela Bela, Phalaborwa, Thohoyandou, Giyani and Thabazimbi are expected to be some of the most hit with temperatures hovering around 42 to 46 degrees Celsius in the coming months.
Bishop said a strong El Niño weather pattern expected to intensify through late 2026 and into next year could trigger another wave of climate-related disruption.
“The El Niño is currently indicated to be moderate overall, but forecasts also show a reported period of intensity from November this year to January next year, which could dry out soils during a critical period for crop development,” Bishop said
She stressed that weather forecasts remain uncertain and that El Niño conditions are currently expected to weaken during the second quarter of 2027.
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The N1 Road near Lunds, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, is currently closed following a serious accident involving two vehicles.
Emergency services and traffic officials are on the scene. Reports indicate possible injuries and fatalities.
Motorists travelling from Gauteng to Polokwane are advised to off-ramp at Nyl Plaza and use the R101 as an alternative route.
Those travelling from Polokwane southbound should use the R101 towards Mokopane and rejoin the N1 at Nyl Plaza.
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