Joburg Emergency Services on high alert as cold front hits city
Snow is also a possibility in Johannesburg and other parts of Gauteng as the cold front intensifies.
Johannesburg Emergency Services are on high alert as a cold front sweeps through the city. The South African Weather Service has issued a severe warning of disruptive snowfall over the Drakensberg and northern parts of the Eastern Cape. Snowfall and freezing conditions are also possible in Johannesburg and other areas of Gauteng as the cold front strengthens.
In response to the dangerous weather, people are forced to rely on alternative heating methods, such as wood fires and braziers indoors, but this presents the risk of fatal levels of toxic gas and uncontrolled fires. Kagiso Phasha, spokesperson for the Johannesburg EMS, confirms that the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is closely monitoring the weather updates from the South African Weather Service.
They are on high alert, backed by specialized urban search and rescue teams, ready to respond to any emergencies arising from the cold weather and the potential icy or snowy conditions.
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