Landslide Warnings in South Africa
Landslide Warnings for South Africa (Southern Africa) come from South African Weather Service, National Disaster Management Centre, National Institute for Communicable Diseases. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Pretoria.
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At a glance
- countrySouth Africa · Africa
- reference cityPretoria (-25.75, 28.19)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number10111
- risk profilestorm, flood, drought, heat, wildfire, landslide, coastal, cold, epidemic, radiation
What counts as a landslide warnings
Landslide and mudslide warnings follow rainfall thresholds on steep terrain, and are issued by geological surveys, road authorities or civil protection. They are strongly local: a slope can fail while the next valley is unaffected. Deforested hillsides, burn scars and construction sites raise the risk sharply.
Who issues landslide warnings in South Africa
- meteoSouth African Weather Service
- civilNational Disaster Management Centre
- healthNational Institute for Communicable Diseases
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in South Africa
- Watch for new cracks, tilting trees, or springs appearing on a slope.
- Never camp or park below a steep, saturated slope.
- Leave on foot towards stable, open ground rather than driving through debris.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for South Africa: Copernicus EMS, USGS landslide hazards, national geological surveys, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues landslide warnings in South Africa?
South African Weather Service, National Disaster Management Centre, National Institute for Communicable Diseases. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in South Africa?
The primary emergency number is 10111. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live landslide warnings for South Africa?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Pretoria from Copernicus EMS, USGS landslide hazards, national geological surveys, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for South Africa
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.