Public urged to stay indoors during peak heat hours

City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Services has urged residents to stay indoors as much as possible, especially during peak heat hours and remain hydrated.

This as a heatwave persists across most parts of the country including Johannesburg and Pretoria with temperatures soaring up to 36 degrees celcius.

Johannesburg EMS Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi says the department will remain on high alert throughout the weekend should any emergencies occur.

“It’s extremely hot in most parts of the City of Johannesburg. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, drink lots of water, try and avoid direct sunlight, especially between 10 and three in the afternoon. Those who are working directly into the sunlight, I urge (them) to take regular breaks, as exposure to these extremely hot temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion and also heat cramps, which might lead to a heat stroke. We remain on higher net monitoring all seven regions of the city for any emergencies which might occur,” says Mulaudzi.