🥶Freezing daytime temperatures could be the coldest in Gauteng in 12 years🧊☃️ ColdFront snow❄️ Johannesburg TheCitizenNews Read the update⬇️
A cold front caused a significant drop in temperatures over Gauteng today. The maximum temperatures are expected to reach 13°C in the northern areas of Gauteng, with minimum temperatures recorded to have met criteria for snowy conditions.
“Snow was observed in the areas such as Soweto, Alberton and Roodepoort. Other areas include the eastern areas of Gauteng − Heidelberg and parts of Vosloorus. Most of the snow that was observed since morning was over Heidelberg,” Saws said. The weather service added that light snowfall and sleet are still possible over the Highveld and the escarpment of Mpumalanga on Monday where expected temperatures for areas such as Dullstroom, Belfast, Roossenekal, Mariepskop, Mount Anderson and Ermelo will not exceed 6°C.The public and small stock farmers are advised that the very cold, wet and windy conditions may pose a risk to livestock, vulnerable crops and plants. Severe frost is expected overnight as well as on Wednesday morning.
“It is around this time when we respond to most fires and we record a high number of fatalities. We would like to urge communities to take the necessary precautions when dealing with heating appliances. “Do not leave heaters and stoves unattended and also let’s make sure kids are supervised when they are using heaters to keep warm. We would also like to urge communities to not leave candles and imbawula unsupervised,” said Radebe.
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