# El Niño weather impacts in Southern Africa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/el-nio-weather-impacts-in-southern-africa > Updated: 2026-08-27T17:00:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Authorities in Eswatini and South Africa have issued warnings regarding increased wildfire and drought risks driven by a strengthening El Niño phenomenon. In Eswatini, the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) has urged communities to protect grazing lands to secure livestock livelihoods. The World Meteorological Organisation has noted that El Niño is expected to bring extreme heat and below-average rainfall to Southern Africa. In South Africa’s Western Cape, officials have extended the wildfire planning season from four months to an eight-month period, spanning from October to May. This change responds to projections of hotter conditions and shifting rainfall patterns. Premier Alan Winde described the situation as a “call to action,” as the province prepares for extended pressure on firefighting resources. The province has allocated approximately R12 million toward wildfire response. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: El Niño increases wildfire and drought risks in Eswatini and South Africa Eswatini and South Africa's Western Cape are bracing for extended wildfire seasons and drought risks as the El Niño phenomenon threatens grazing lands, water supplies, and community safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-nio-increases-wildfire-and-drought-risks-in-eswatini-and-south-africa ### 2026-08-25: NSW SES warns South Coast residents of volatile El Nino storm season NSW SES has warned South Coast and Illawarra residents to prepare for a volatile storm season as El Nino conditions increase the risk of damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nsw-ses-warns-south-coast-residents-of-volatile-el-nino-storm-season --- Cite as: El Niño weather impacts in Southern Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/el-nio-weather-impacts-in-southern-africa