The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a heatwave advisory for Gauteng, parts of Free State, Mpumalanga and Limpopo for Monday and Tuesday, 3 and 4 October.
HEATWAVE WARNING FOR PARTS OF SOUTH AFRICA
The weather service warned that the heatwave advisory is effective for Monday and Tuesday. Residents in the affected areas, which include Gauteng, the Highveld of Mpumalanga and the south-western Bushveld of Limpopo, are being told to stay indoors and keep cool.
“The old, young children and people with pre-existing diseases must take extra care to stay hydrated and cool. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, playing excessive sport and hard labour,” said the weather service.
People are advised to dress in light clothing and consume plenty of liquids. The weather service specifically warned people against consuming alcohol. “Listen to the radio or TV for warnings and obey the instructions from disaster management officers.”
In Pretoria, which is expected to hit 38°C on Tuesday, people have been advised to stay in the shade between 11:00 and 15:00. In addition, the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal are expected to be hit by sweltering conditions on Monday,
The potential impact of the heatwave includes:
-Heat stroke.
-Heat cramps.
-Heat exhaustion due to prolonged exposure or physical activities.
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