Wildlife

19 Whales Beach In Cape Town, South Africa

Nineteen pilot whales were beached at Noordhoek Beach in Cape Town on Sunday morning. Five of the whales had died, but police, sea rescue and other services were on scene trying to hose down the 14 surviving whales.

The National Sea Rescue Institute said attempts were being made to help rescue the surviving whales.

"The option being looked at, if possible, is to try and refloat them or to have them driven to the naval base in Simonstown and have them taken out to sea".

"At this stage we are keeping them alive on the beach using water and blankets."

Space Events

Meteor Sighted - Cape Town

A small meteor streaked across the sky over Cape Town, South Africa yesterday. The meteor was probably a pebble-sized piece of rock and is no cause for alarm because of its size, an astronomer from the South African Astronomical Observatory said.

Disease

Two Children Die in Seasonal Diarrhoea Outbreak - Cape Town

At least two children have died and thousands have been treated for gastric-related complications across the city as the notorious diarrhoea season gains momentum. In the numerous informal settlements around the city, where there is poor sanitation, residents are particularly at risk in hot weather. The cases, which start around November, usually peak during February and March.

Floods

Thousands of homes flooded in Cape Town, South Africa after heavy winter rains.

Floods in Wales lead to the evacuation of more than 100 homes.