Severe Weather Watch: South Africa’s Weather Service warns a cut-off low could bring cold, wet, windy conditions, disruptive rain and damaging winds to parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape this week—raising concerns for flooding and road disruption that could spill into regional impacts for Lesotho. Climate Outlook: A SADC seasonal forecast flags below-normal rainfall for the October–December 2026 rainy season, with El Niño expected to strengthen—an early warning for food and water planning across the region, including Lesotho. Water & Power: Prime Minister Samuel Matekane launched an upgraded hydropower station in Semonkong, aiming to end years of unreliable electricity and reduce reliance on costly diesel generators. Environment & Livelihoods: Communities and officials marked the closure of the Sebapala Integrated Watershed Management project, highlighting rangeland restoration and watershed protection in the Lower Senqu Basin. Indigenous Plants Under Threat: Traditional doctors urged stronger protection of indigenous medicinal plants, warning climate change could reduce their availability and survival. Disaster Preparedness: Leribe is developing an El Niño action plan after training district disaster teams, focusing on early warning and awareness for vulnerable, food-insecure communities. Electricity Access & Resilience: Vodacom Lesotho launched enterprise satellite broadband to support reliable connectivity where terrestrial infrastructure is difficult—helping public services and businesses stay online during disruptions.