'Cape of Storms': Climate researchers explain Cape Town's recent extreme weather

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'Cape of Storms': Climate researchers explain Cape Town's recent extreme weather
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A severe storm hit South Africa's Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas—at least 1,500 people were left homeless after the high winds fanned fires through their communities, burning homes to the ground.

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