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The Star
19-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Joburg braces for severe cold wave as emergency services issue safety warnings
A severe cold wave is set to impact Johannesburg and Gauteng, with warnings from meteorologists about plunging temperatures and potential snowfall. As a bitter cold wave sweeps across the country, the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is raising the alarm, calling for heightened vigilance and caution during this freezing spell. This follows a warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an alert for freezing temperatures set to grip Johannesburg and parts of Gauteng from May 20, urging residents to brace for a sharp drop in temperatures. The SAWS noted that a cold front moved over the south-western parts of the country on Monday, bringing cold, wet, and windy conditions to the western areas of the Western Cape. Although this front was not very strong, it signals a stronger and more severe weather system expected to arrive on Tuesday. The weather service also indicated that freezing levels will drop sharply, making snowfall possible over high-lying areas and causing a widespread drop in temperatures. The icy conditions are expected to move into central and eastern parts of the country from Tuesday night and continue through to Friday morning, May 23. City EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has encouraged residents to use all heating devices safely and not to leave them unattended to prevent fires. 'We therefore would like to encourage our residents to use all heating devices safely, for example, Heaters/Braizers/Paraffin Stoves/Candles, not to leave them unattended while in use to prevent fire incidents at home during these extremely cold temperatures,' said Mulaudzi. He stated that emergency teams will maintain a heightened state of readiness, keeping a watchful eye on all seven regions of Joburg in collaboration with strategic monitoring units across the city. 'All 29 fire stations are on high alert to ensure that we effectively respond to all emergencies which might occur during this Cold Front,' said Mulaudzi. In the event of any life-threatening emergencies, residents are advised to contact the Emergency Services Call Centre immediately on 011 375 5911. The Star [email protected]
IOL News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- IOL News
Joburg braces for severe cold wave as emergency services issue safety warnings
A severe cold wave is set to impact Johannesburg and Gauteng, with warnings from meteorologists about plunging temperatures and potential snowfall. A severe cold wave is set to impact Johannesburg and Gauteng, with warnings from meteorologists about plunging temperatures and potential snowfall. As a bitter cold wave sweeps across the country, the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services is raising the alarm, calling for heightened vigilance and caution during this freezing spell. This follows a warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an alert for freezing temperatures set to grip Johannesburg and parts of Gauteng from May 20, urging residents to brace for a sharp drop in temperatures. The SAWS noted that a cold front moved over the south-western parts of the country on Monday, bringing cold, wet, and windy conditions to the western areas of the Western Cape. Although this front was not very strong, it signals a stronger and more severe weather system expected to arrive on Tuesday. The weather service also indicated that freezing levels will drop sharply, making snowfall possible over high-lying areas and causing a widespread drop in temperatures. The icy conditions are expected to move into central and eastern parts of the country from Tuesday night and continue through to Friday morning, May 23. City EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has encouraged residents to use all heating devices safely and not to leave them unattended to prevent fires. 'We therefore would like to encourage our residents to use all heating devices safely, for example, Heaters/Braizers/Paraffin Stoves/Candles, not to leave them unattended while in use to prevent fire incidents at home during these extremely cold temperatures,' said Mulaudzi. He stated that emergency teams will maintain a heightened state of readiness, keeping a watchful eye on all seven regions of Joburg in collaboration with strategic monitoring units across the city. 'All 29 fire stations are on high alert to ensure that we effectively respond to all emergencies which might occur during this Cold Front,' said Mulaudzi. In the event of any life-threatening emergencies, residents are advised to contact the Emergency Services Call Centre immediately on 011 375 5911. The Star
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- The Citizen
Video: 4 children under 2 die in Johannesburg house fire
Tragedy struck this morning in Mayfair, Johannesburg, when four children, all under the age of two, died in a devastating house fire. According to an article published by Northcliff Melville Times, a statement issued by the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) stated that the fire was reported at around 11:00 today. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find the house engulfed in flames. During the search and rescue operation, the team recovered the bodies of four children, all aged two or younger, said the statement, issued by communications manager Robert Mulaudzi. The children were confirmed dead at the scene. Smoke inhalation was the likely cause of death, said Mulaudzi. Early reports indicate that a heating device could have caused the fire. Mulaudzi urged people to use heating devices with caution. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
