Cold weather grips Gauteng with partly cloudy skies
'Temperatures will remain in the upper teens throughout the day,' a forecaster said, cautioning that residents should prepare for continued chill. Fire risk in Gauteng's nearby regions remains high
While Gauteng faces cold weather and cloudy conditions, nearby areas like the Northern Cape face a different threat. The South African Weather Service issued a high fire danger warning for the northwestern parts of the Northern Cape.
'You need to be careful about fires in those parts of the country,' warned the forecaster.
Gauteng, however, remains dry, mainly with no immediate threat of rain. The partly cloudy skies will offer brief moments of sun but will fail to bring significant warmth. Polokwane and other nearby areas recorded similar cold trends, with only minimal relief expected in the coming days.
Till the afternoon, Gauteng will remain under partly cloudy skies, with cool to cold conditions stretching across the province.
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