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Northern Cape set for scorching temperatures during heatwave
Other parts of the country that can expect extreme conditions include Limpopo, North West Province, Free State and Gauteng.
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Warning of possible veld fires as heatwave grips parts of Gauteng
The South African Weather Services says the hot temperatures are expected to last until the start of the weekend.
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Heatwave expected to hit northern parts of SA
Forecasters say that the northern parts of Johannesburg, including Soshanguve and Hamanskraal, will be most affected by the heatwave.
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Recent rains insufficient as SA dam levels continue to drop
Water and sanitation dept says 6 weeks of consistent rain is needed to replenish dams.
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Joburg residents urged to use water sparingly amid heatwave
The water supplier is calling on residents to use water sparingly, as their reservoirs continue to drop.
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Four-day heatwave predicted for Gauteng
Temperatures in Johannesburg alone are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius.
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After scorching heat, Earth likely to get respite in 2017
July was the hottest single month since records began in the 19th century.
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UN: Rising heat at work is major new climate threat
India is in the grip of an early-summer heat wave that has killed more than 100 people.
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More than 100 feared dead in India heat wave
Some areas have already registered temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celsius ahead of hottest period.
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High temperatures expected to persist in Gauteng
Temperatures are expected to peak at highs of between 32 and 39 degrees in the northern parts of Gauteng.
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Gauteng heatwave likely to bring severe thunderstorms
Yesterday’s soaring temperatures brought with them heavy downpours.
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Another heatwave to hit Gauteng this week
The mercury is expected to soar over the 35°C mark in the northern parts of Gauteng and Limpopo.
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Capetonians told to brace for scorching weekend
Cape Town is expected to reach a high of at least 37 degrees by Sunday.
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Record hot years almost certainly caused by humans
A study has found that recent global heat records is related to man-made global warming.
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WC heatwave brings snakes closer to homes
The heatwave & spate of bush fires across the province appear to be driving snakes into residential areas.
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2015 was hottest on record globally
Last year’s global average temperature was the hottest ever by the widest margin on record.
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CT warned heatwave is here to stay… for now
Forecasters say with February around the corner, people should prepare themselves for longer heatwaves.
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CT braces for weekend heatwave
The city warns that veld and bush fires can be easily sparked in dry and hot conditions.
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NW Health Dept. saddened by heatstroke deaths
At least 11 people including an 80-year-old man have died of heatstroke in the province.
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NW health dept calls for education on heat stroke
The province's Health Department’s spokesperson says heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder.
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Cooler weather expected by this weekend
Record-breaking temperatures were reported across many parts of the interior yesterday.
