Cape Town — The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has urged residents of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga to prepare for a heatwave in the upcoming week.
SAWS confirmed that Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are set to experience weather in the high thirties. Forecaster Puseletso Mofokeng said the hot conditions are expected to persist until Friday, with residents advised to stay hydrated and to keep themselves in cooler areas, EWN reported.
Spokesperson for the Emergency Services in Tshwane, Charles Mabaso, has called upon residents to take precautions amid the heatwave, SABC News reported.
“It is against this background that we call on residents to be aware of adverse effects that may be caused by extended exposure to extreme heat weather conditions. The effects may include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and in severe circumstances, heat stroke.” Mabaso said.
The highest temperature in each province is expected to be 39 degrees, in Hammanskraal (Gauteng), Musina (Limpopo), and Musina (Mpumalanga).
Gauteng Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 08/02/2024 pic.twitter.com/7ntixy9tYb
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 7, 2024
Limpopo Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 08/02/2024 pic.twitter.com/yz2uK7WOi7
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 7, 2024
Mpumalanga Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 08/02/2024 pic.twitter.com/lTm4ZQV1jv
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) February 7, 2024
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
