Posted on June 08, 2020
We will likely remain in ENSO-neutral condition until summer. This is even though cooler than average SSTs over the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. On the predicted rainfall front the SW Cape can expect favourable outcomes during winter. We also have a possible favourable start to...
Posted on May 09, 2020
Rainfall predictions indicate that the SADC can expect a mostly dry winter. However, there is some indication of favourable rainfall outcomes over the SW Cape during mid-winter. Some parts of the region can also expect cool maximum temperatures during the early winter, although predominantly high...
Posted on April 10, 2020
Favourable rainfall outcomes are predicted over the central western parts during late autumn-early winter. Similarly, favourable rainfall outcomes are predicted over the SW Cape during the winter rainfall season. Southern Africans can expect cool late autumn-early winter maximum temperature...
Posted on March 30, 2020
There has been some speculation that COVID-19 follows a seasonal pattern with preliminary evidence that the virus does not survive as well in warmer temperatures. A team of leading South African environmental scientists, from a range of institutions, has been formed under the auspices of the...
Posted on March 17, 2020
ENSO-neutral is slightly more favoured throughout this forecast period, but there is some indication of cooling towards La Niña by the end of the year. During the Southern Hemisphere autumn, predictability of ENSO events for the coming summer is low. Favourable end of season rainfall conditions...
Posted on March 04, 2020
Dr Liesl Dyson was awarded the Knowledge Tree Innovation Award from the Water Research Commission. This award celebrates outstanding design, process and product development of innovative technologies.
Posted on February 10, 2020
ENSO-neutral is slightly more favoured throughout this forecast period. Favourable end of season rainfall conditions are predicted for the central and southern parts of the region. The southwestern Cape region is predicted to have favourable early winter rainfall. Predominantly high maximum...
Posted on February 06, 2020
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