Post-Election Day scorcher across Zululand region

Zululanders urged to take precautions as high UV levels, soaring real-feel temperatures increase health risks.

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Tamlyn Cramer 1 minute read

While temperatures might not look dramatically high today (Thursday), the UV index and ‘real feel’ tell another story across the Zululand region.

Anyone heading to the beach, swimming pool or other body of water to cool off after work, during lunch break or any other time, is urged to take precautions.

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This includes applying sufficient sunscreen and drinking enough water to avoid dehydration.

Richards Bay residents can expect temperatures of 34°C with a real feel of 38° and UV index of 11.0, which, according to Accuweather, is very unhealthy.

Empangeni residents are in for 35°C, also with a real feel of 38° and a UV index of 11.0, while further north in Hluhluwe, temperatures of 31°C (real feel 35°C) are forecast, with thunderstorms in places this afternoon.

Pongola residents can expect 33°C (real feel 38°), with a UV index of 12.0.

Mtubatuba is a comfortable 28°C but also with an unhealthy UV index of 11.0, while inland and south in eShowe, residents can expect 33°C with a real feel of 35° and a ‘very unhealthy’ UV index of 12.0.

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