HOT weather: Heatwave currently being experienced in these five provinces

The SA Weather Service has said that extreme heatwave conditions are expected today in these five provinces…

By: Corné van Zyl

EXTREME heatwave conditions are expected TODAY in these parts of South Africa. 

EXTREME HEATWAVE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED IN FIVE PROVINCES

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said the parts of the following provinces would be affected on Tuesday and Wednesday: 

• Northern Cape
• Western Cape
• Eastern Cape
• KwaZulu-Natal
• Free State

It warned that prolonged exposure to midday sun poses health risks such as dehydration and heatstroke.

THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE CONDITIONS

These areas will be affected by the HOT conditions: 

• Dawid Kruiper – Twee Rivieren / Twee Rivieren
• Dawid Kruiper – Upington / Upington
• Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
• Joe Morolong / Hotazel
• Kai !Garib / Augrabies Falls
• Tsantsabane / Postmasburg
• Dikgatlong / Barkly West
• Magareng / Warrenton
• Kgatelopele / Daniëlskuil
• !Kheis / Groblershoop
• Siyancuma / Griquastad
• Tokologo / Tokologo/Dealesville
• Masilonyana / Brandfort
• Maluti a Phofung / Van Reenen
• Mantsopa / Ladybrand
• Mangaung / Bloemfontein Airport
• Letsemeng / Koffiefontein
• Siyathemba / Prieska
• Khâi-Ma / Pofadder
• Nama Khoi / Springbok
• Kareeberg / VanWyksvlei
• Oudtshoorn
• Kannaland / Ladismith
• Bergrivier / Redelinghuys
• Swartland / Malmesbury
• City of Cape Town / Cape Town city
• Drakenstein / Paarl
• Enoch Magijima – Tarkastad / Tarkastad
• Sakhisizwe / Elliot
• tsika Yethu / Cofimvaba
• Elundini / Nqanqarhu/Maclear
• Matatiele
• Greater Kokstad / Kokstad
• Impendle
• uMshwathi / New Hanover
• Ethekwini / King Shaka Airport
• Umzumbe / St Faith’s (Cathula)
• uMhlathuze / Richards Bay / Kwa Mbonambi
• Mtubatuba / Riverview
• Nkandla
• eMadlangeni / Utrecht
• uPhongolo
• Inkosi Langalibalele – Escourt / Escourt
• Umhlabuyalingana / Mbazwana
• Mtubatuba / Riverview

“People and animals may experience Heat stroke or heat exhaustion with prolonged heat exposure and/or physical activities.” 

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‘HYDRATE FREQUENTLY, AVOID BEING IN THE SUN FOR PROLONGED PERIODS’

The SAWS advised the public to hydrate frequently, wear cool clothing, avoid being in the sun for prolonged periods, and avoid strenuous outside work.