It’s raining in South Africa right now, which doesn’t happen that often. This makes it the perfect time to look at the surprising places in South Africa that are currently experiencing rainfall, and where you can spot rainbows if you know where to look!
Overberg (outside Cape Town)
The Overberg is a region in the Western Cape of South Africa, northeast of Cape Town, and was one of the first regions in the country to be settled by Europeans. The region is known for its green vineyards, dry climate and scenic views.
Johannesburg
It’s been an unusual, hot and dry summer for most of the country with only the Eastern Free State and Northern Cape recording an average seasonal amount of rain. The drought has been so extreme in some areas that water restrictions have been imposed, while other areas have experienced increased flooding. In Johannesburg, we’ve had our fair share of both drought and floods with a third of the city without access to running water or electricity because of unprecedented levels of water logging.
Durban
I have surprised residents of Durban to see rain on the 1st of September this year, as the city usually experiences its first rainfall during November or December. The last time they experienced a drizzly day was in April 2017, when they received just over half an inch of rain over the course of 24 hours – which is quite a lot considering it’s not even summer yet!
East coast (Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Jeffreys Bay)
Much of the Eastern coast of South Africa has been experiencing torrential rain over the past few days, with many areas receiving more than 100mm of rain. The storm is expected to continue into Friday night before conditions improve on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
