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In recent years, research Wright and colleagues led has highlighted how prolonged heat exposure places outdoor workers, children, older people and low-income communities at increased risk of dehydration, heat stress, respiratory illness and other adverse health outcomes. The risks are expected to intensify as temperatures continue to rise. (Envato Elements)
COOLING FORECASTS SOUTH AFRICA

Searing heat across the country expected to last into next week

South Africa is experiencing an unusually long heatwave for this time for the year, according to a weather forecaster

  • Aarti Bhana
2 min read
A local holidaymaker uses an umbrella to protect himself against the rain and braves the inclement weather at South Beach, Durban, on Boxing Day, in 2023. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)
AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT

South Africa braces for wet summer and heatwaves amid La Niña uncertainty

The country faces a rainy summer with the risk of flooding, high temperatures and uncertain La Niña impacts

  • Ozayr Patel
3 min read