City of Johannesburg Emergency Services has advised residents to be in cool areas and hydrate regularly as temperatures are expected to soar to the high 30s this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave alert with persistently highs expected to exceed 37 degrees from Wednesday across most parts of the country.
City of Johannesburg Emergency Services has advised residents to be in cool areas and hydrate regularly as temperatures are expected to soar to the high 30s this week.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heatwave alert with persistently highs expected to exceed 37 degrees from Wednesday across most parts of the country.
VIDEO| Weather expert Annette Botha says eastern South Africa will experience the highest temperatures.
⛈️Weather & severe weather alerts for today & tomorrow, 3 – 4 December 2024.
Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected over the eastern areas of the country with severe thunderstorms expected over KwaZulu-Natal by the afternoon. #saws #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/SKPh7ELDrT— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) December 3, 2024
The extreme weather conditions pose a risk of heat-related illnesses, such as cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke.
To guard against this, residents are advised to stay indoors, keep hydrated and avoid direct sunlight.
The City’s EMS will remain on high alert to respond to emergencies and provide support to those affected.
“Residents are urged to stay hydrated, drink lots of water, stay in cooler places, avoid direct sunlight especially between 11am and 3pm in the afternoon as exposure to that extremely hot weather can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion and stroke,” says EMS’ Robert Mulaudzi.
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