The South African Weather Service has recorded high temperatures in Ekurhuleni this week.
Continuation of high temperatures reaching highs of 35°C for the remainder of the week in some areas of Ekurhuleni has been forecasted.
The weather conditions have therefore, reached a heatwave proportions.
The SA Weather Service has defined a heatwave as the maximum temperature that expected to meet or exceed five degrees Celsius above the average maximum temperature of “the hottest month” for that particular place, as well as persisting in that mode for three days or more.
According to Themba Gadebe, Ekurhuleni residents are reminded to use water sparingly as they try to stay cool during this heatwave.
“The City’s water reservoirs might be running at a reduced level due to a high water demand and evaporation in some of the dams that are exposed to the sun,” said Gadebe.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Tiisetso Nketle also urged residents to use water to stay hydrated, yet sparingly, and to avoid direct sunlight and congested places where air ventilation is minimal so as to avoid heatstroke.
“To ensure water is used wisely during these heatwave conditions, residents should refrain from watering the garden, avoid filling swimming pools during the day, and not use a hosepipe when washing cars,” said Nketle.
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