South Africa – Natural disasters
South Africa- Natural Disasters/ Extreme weather Africa is notable for extreme climatic weather conditions but among the countries on the planet, some stand out due to the degree and level of destruction caused by these disasters. Analysts often blame this increasing trend on global warming, however in countries such as South Africa, this trend often leaves much to be desired. The country experiences some of the extreme weather conditions which results in sometimes unpredictable gruesome natural disasters on the continent. Notable among these extreme weather conditions include cold temperatures, hail storms, drought and floods which cause damages totaling billions of dollars annually. Cold Temperatures: In 2013, the country recorded one of the lowest temperatures in decades. It weather service recorded temperatures as low as -19.5°C (-3.1°F) at Buffelsfontein which was reported to be the coldest temperatures ever recorded...
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