Climate change behind Western Cape's record rains
Intensified by climate change, torrential rains and flooding have wreaked havoc in South Africa's Western Cape.
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Intensified by climate change, torrential rains and flooding have wreaked havoc in South Africa's Western Cape.
The freak storms closed major routes into Cape Town and damaged wheat crops, bridges and other infrastructure.
Severe impact: The SA Weather Service warns of widespread flooding, damaging winds and rough seas in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday evening.
Daily Maverick spoke to experts who explained what happened and why it may happen again.