21 Oct 2019

Department of Meteorological Services has issued a warning to the public of a significant increase in temperatures over the country beginning October 20 into the weekend.

A news release from the department says extremely hot temperatures of 38 to 40 degrees Celsius are expected over Chobe, Ngamiland, Gantsi and Kgalagadi districts from October 20 extending into most parts of the country from October 21  into the weekend. 

It says the extremely hot temperature conditions are due to the persistence of the hot northerly continental air mass or wind flow.

Some of its impacts are occurrences of veldt fires, crop wilting and heat related diseases.

The department therefore advises the public to take precautionary measures to protect themselves. 

Among the measures should be  drinking more water regardless of activity level, avoiding prolonged stay in the sun, if possible, staying under the shade and protection from the sun by wearing wide-brimmed hats or using umbrellas.

The department says it will keep monitoring the situation and update the public accordingly. ENDS