Green flood alert in South Africa
On 17/09/2026, a flood started in South Africa, lasting until 19/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
A green flood alert was issued across parts of South Africa from September 17 to 19, 2026. This was a low-severity event with no reported injuries or homes lost.
What is a flood? A flood occurs when water covers land that is normally dry. This usually happens after heavy or steady rain fills rivers until they spill over their banks. Sometimes, the ground just cannot soak up the water fast enough, causing it to pool and flow across the surface.
Stay away from riverbanks and never try to cross flooded roads, as even shallow-looking water can sweep a person or car away.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) — European Union, CC BY 4.0.
