While the City of Ekurhuleni experiences freezing temperatures accompanied by light snow, its disaster and emergency management services says firefighters and disaster teams remain on high alert.
While the City of Ekurhuleni experiences freezing temperatures accompanied by light snow, its disaster and emergency management services says firefighters and disaster teams remain on high alert.when they confirmed a cold front over most parts of the country from Friday until Monday.
Ekurhuleni emergency services spokesperson William Ntladi said temperatures are expected to plummet going into the week, leading to frostbites and hypothermia to those exposed. “The extremely cold conditions do not only affect human beings but they also affect animals equally. Those who are owners of pets that generally sleep and stay outside are advised to consider keeping them in a warm place as well,” he said.
Ntladi has also cautioned communities to remain vigilant, moreover when using heat sources to keep warm.
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