By: Natasha Archary
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a heatwave which is going to cause temperatures to soar in parts of the country.
The extremely hot conditions are expected to continue in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, the North West and Free State with high temperatures predicted for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) too.
Temperatures are expected to reach uncomfortable highs of between 36°C to 40°C over the next few days.
Residents are advised to stay out of the sun during the day, avoid strenuous activities outdoors and to stay hydrated.
The heatwave will settle by the weekend, bringing cooler conditions for Gauteng and the possibility of rain.
Johannesburg Emergency Services say they are on high alert to deal with any emergencies which may arise as a result of the scorching hot temperatures.
“It’s extremely hot in most parts of the city and we are encouraging residents to be safe during the heatwave.
Exposure to high temperatures can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion. It’s best for residents to avoid direct sunlight between 11h00 and 15h00.”
⚠️Advisory: A heat wave is expected to continue in Gauteng, highveld of Mpumalanga, south-western Bushveld, central and eastern North West and northern Free State until and including tomorrow (Tuesday 04 October 2022). Extremely hot conditions are expected over Northern KZN today pic.twitter.com/e5Cy0iECGk
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 3, 2022
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