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Montana weather event confirmed as a landspout
Analysis of the recent destructive weather event in Montana, north of Pretoria, has been confirmed as a landspout and not a tornado.
This as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) conducted a thorough analysis of the destructive weather event that took place on Tuesday, 18 February.
“Following the analysis, which included visits to the site of the event and a close study of high-resolution satellite images of the event, among other things, the SAWS has concluded that the event was, in fact, a landspout as opposed to a tornado,” the weather service said on Friday.
In its statement it explained that a landspout develops over land and is generally smaller and weaker. A tornado, on the other hand, is a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm and measures less than a few hundred meters in diameter although some are larger than 1 km.
“Tornadoes and landspouts are two small-sized events that the SAWS is working tirelessly to nowcast for the benefit of the public. Unlike with other weather conditions, signs of the potential development of a tornado are very evasive, particularly for landspouts,” it explained.
However, there has been an instance where the SAWS issued a tornado warning before its formation (on Saturday, 30 December 2017) albeit four minutes before it struck.
“Both tornadoes and landspouts have a similar appearance, but their development mechanisms and strengths differ. It is for this reason that the SAWS conducted a thorough analysis across Montana after which it was concluded that the event was a landspout.”
The landspout developed shortly before 5pm local time and affected a short stretch to the busy Sefako Makgato Drive.
From there, it uprooted trees and remained on the one side of the main road. Eyewitnesses estimated that this landspout took less than five minutes before lifting and disappearing.
The trace of its weakened phase was noted towards Zambezi where only tree branches were broken off with a zigzagging motion to the right side and back to the left of the main road.
Here, carport awnings and more roof sheeting were broken, twisted and lofted into the air.
“It is miraculous that, to date, no reports of deaths or injuries have been received.
“The landspout was rated as an EF0 according to the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale for tornado intensity, which is in use internationally. An EF0 event is generally associated with light or minor damage and corresponds to estimated wind speeds of the order of 90 to 130 kmh,” SAWS said.
At the time of the incident, the SAWS had an Orange Level 5 Impact-Based weather warning in place over Gauteng and adjacent provinces for disruptive rainfall and/or localised flooding.
Action to be taken when either a landspout or tornado strike:
• Where possible, quickly get out of the zone to which two thunderclouds are moving. Within such zones, it is almost certain that the wind will be strong and potentially damaging with injurious debris. Community members at the sudden start of a tornado or landspout may be caught by surprise, but each next minute should be used effectively.
• Do not use a tree as shelter when it is positioned in the path of a tornado or landspout.
• Loud sounds associated with tornadic impacts should quickly be used to scan the direction of clouds some distance away from the tornado / landspout. Thereafter, move out of the path of this event before moving opposite the main direction of clouds. Then find refuge.
• When indoors in a formal house, remain in a small room such the bathroom.
• To minimise impact for the shack dwellers, use the inside of small-sized furniture such as a sided wardrobe.
The SAWS said such action validates the saying “save one life, safe the world”.
Situational awareness creates a smooth and continuous defence against potential weather hazards, and it forms part and parcel of the Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative.
The EW4All was introduced by the United Nations to ensure that everyone on earth is protected from hazardous weather, water, or climate events through lifesaving Early Warning Systems by the end of 2027.
“The public can be rest assured that SAWS, as mandated by the SAWS Act (Act 8 of 2001), will continue to monitor and assess developing weather systems and endeavour to issue weather-related Impact Based Early Warnings in a timely manner,” it said.
Such early warnings are routinely disseminated via mainstream news platforms such as radio, television, printed media as well as the SAWS website www.weathersa.co.za .
Additionally, pertinent information regarding on-the-ground impacts and significant expected weather events are posted on major social media platforms such as X (previously Twitter) @SAWeatherServic, Facebook (South African Weather Service) as well as YouTube. – SAnews.gov.za
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Fri, 02/28/2025 - 11:11
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JOHANNESBURG, S.A – 28 February 2025 –The BirdLife SA “Flock to Marion” event, now in its fourth iteration, was held in January 2025 on the MSC cruise line from Durban to Marion Island, part of the sub-Antarctic Prince Edward Islands. The event attracted over 1,800 passionate birding and photography enthusiasts – a significant increase from …
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Call to implement G20 roadmap for multilateral development banks
The Group of Twenty (G20) has urged Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to enhance their collaboration and efficiency while working with relevant stakeholders to implement the G20 Roadmap for Bigger, Better and More Effective MDBs.
This initiative builds on the legacies of previous G20 Presidencies and aims to strengthen MDBs ability to support global development efforts.
The roadmap is designed to assist countries to meet the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as to address global and regional challenges with a renewed sense of urgency and determination.
This call comes as the global community is struggling to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and advance SDGs, which are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that by 2030, all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
According to the G20 Chair’s Summary of the first Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting that took place in Cape Town from 26 February -27 February 2025, the meeting discussed the work plan of the International Financial Architecture Working Group (IFAWG) and its focus on four priority areas.
These include strengthening MDBs and ensuring financing for development; enhancing debt sustainability and addressing liquidity challenges; strengthening the Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN) and reforming global governance institutions; and enhancing financial resilience by strengthening capital flows to emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs).
The meeting recalled that the IFAWG was tasked to work with the MDBs to develop a monitoring and reporting framework, with clear indicators, for periodic updates on MDBs’ progress against the Roadmap’s recommendations.
“[The meeting] encouraged MDBs to work with developing countries in enhancing domestic resource mobilisation and increasing private capital investment by supporting enabling conditions, addressing potential obstacles to private investment, and scaling up both innovative risk-sharing instruments and country platforms.
“[The gathering] recognised that the Roadmap encourages MDBs to take steps towards the implementation of all appropriate outstanding Capital Adequacy Framework (CAF) recommendations, safeguarding their long-term financial sustainability, robust credit ratings and preferred creditor status.
“[It also] recalled that the board of each MDB will be best placed to determine if and when a capital increase is needed in addition to CAF measures to support efforts in addressing global challenges and meeting development needs,” the statement said.
The G20 said that it looked forward to progress with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 2025 Shareholding Review in line with the Lima Shareholding principles and recognised the need for enhancing the representation and voice of developing countries in decision-making in MDBs and other international economic and financial institutions.
Transparency and sustainable capital flows
In addition, the meeting looked forward to improvements in the implementation of the Common Framework for Debt Treatments, in a predictable, timely, orderly, and coordinated manner, informed by the recommendations from the G20 Note on the Lessons Learned.
It welcomed joint efforts by all stakeholders to continue working towards enhancing debt transparency.
“[The meeting] encouraged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank to continue their work related to feasible options which are country-specific and on a voluntary basis to help vulnerable countries with near-term liquidity challenges whose debt is sustainable.
“[It also] reiterated the commitment to a strong, quota-based, and adequately resourced IMF at the centre of the GFSN.
“[The meeting ] acknowledged the urgency and importance of realignment in quota shares to better reflect members’ relative positions in the world economy while protecting the quota shares of the poorest members; and the IMF Executive Board’s ongoing work to develop by June 2025 possible approaches as a guide for further quota realignment, including through a new quota formula, under the 17th General Review of Quota,” the statement said.
Furthermore, the G20 encouraged IMF members with strong external positions, especially those who have not already contributed, to make additional voluntary contributions to the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust and the Resilience and Sustainability Trust.
It continued to invite countries that were willing to voluntarily explore channeling Special Drawing Rights, including through MDBs, where legally possible, whilst respecting their reserve asset status.
“[The meeting] reiterated efforts to promote sustainable capital flows to EMDEs and foster sound policy frameworks, notably through central bank independence. [They also] recognised the growing importance of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and planned to deepen the understanding of their role in shaping EMDE investment flows,” the statement said. -SAnews.gov.za
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Thu, 02/27/2025 - 18:57
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