MORE Light SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of SA

MORE Light SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of SA Photos: Stock/Canva

Light SNOWFALL expected on SATURDAY in these parts of SA – Send us your photos

The SA Weather Service said light SNOWFALL is expected in these parts of South Africa on Saturday morning. Here is more information.

MORE Light SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of SA

MORE Light SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of SA Photos: Stock/Canva

The SA Weather Services said light SNOWFALL is expected on SATURDAY morning in these parts of South Africa.

THE LIGHT SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED IN THE NEXT 12 HOURS

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) said a light dusting of snowfall is expected in the next 12 hours in parts of Lesotho. 

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Light SNOWFALL expected in SA in these parts NOW
Light snowfall is expected here. Photo: SAWS

Meanwhile, weather warnings for veld fire conditions have been issued for other parts of the country

WEATHER WARNING FOR OTHER PARTS OF SA

According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS), fire teams, labour and equipment are to be placed on standby. 

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“At the first sign of smoke, every possible measure should be taken to bring the fire under control in the shortest possible time.” 

SAWS

THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY POSSIBLE VELD FIRES:

  • Kamiesberg 
  • Garies
  • Richtersveld
  • Alexanderbaai
  • Hondeklipbaai 

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HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR VELD FIRES:

What you should do when veld fire approaches your property

  • Decide whether it is safer to stay or leave the scene.
  • Wear protective clothing and footwear.
  • Have emergency food and medical supplies ready.
  • Move livestock to safer areas.
  • Listen to the radio for news updates.
  • Wet the garden and house, especially on the side of the approaching fire.
  • Plug gutters and fill them with water.
  • Fill baths, buckets and dust bins with water in case the water supply fails, and have mops handy.
  • Seal any gaps between the doors and floor using wet towels or similar items.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • If you decide to stay, go indoors and remain there until the fire has passed.
    • Take fire hoses and other firefighting equipment indoors with you.
    • Check inside the house, including the roof cavity, and extinguish any small fires immediately.
    • Remain vigilant after the fire has passed.
  • If you decide to evacuate your home, remember that every second counts:
    • Escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and make sure everyone in the family gathers at an agreed meeting place outside.
    • Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room.
    • Practice feeling your way out with your eyes closed.
    • Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered.
    • Practice your family emergency plan / home escape plan frequently with your family.
    • Never return to a burning building for any reason, you could die.
    • Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a home fire.

WHAT TO DO WITH AN INJURED ANIMAL:

If you come across any injured animals, or if you want to volunteer, you can call the Cape of Good Hope SPCA at 021 700 4159/8 or visit their Facebook page for more information.

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