Residents urged to save water as heatwave hits ekurhuleni
Media Release: 15 November 2018
The South African Weather Service has recorded high temperatures in Ekurhuleni this week, and forecasted continuation of high temperatures reaching highs of 35°C for the remainder of the week in some areas of Ekurhuleni. 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.
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. Some parts of the City might also experience low water pressure during the heatwave conditions and residents are requested to use water sparingly.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Cllr 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,” added Cllr Nketle.
For more information, media may contact Themba Gadebe on 011 999 1522 / 076 303 7594 or themba.gadebe@ekurhuleni.gov.za.
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