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Orange Level 6 warning issued as severe storms threaten South Africa

South Africa issued an Orange Level 6 warning for severe storms affecting parts of the country, including Johannesburg. The reports also continue to warn of potentially record El Niño conditions.

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The elevated warning signals a substantial risk of flooding, damaging winds and disruption across affected communities.

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  1. Orange Level 6 warning issued as severe storms threaten parts of SA ↗thesouthafrican.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC

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