SAWS warns of La Niña event this summer

SAWS warns of La Niña event this summer

The South African Weather Service forecasts a La Niña event this December and January.

heatwave
Photo: Pixabay

It says the phenomenon will bring above-average rainfall to the southern region. 

 

Lead scientist Christien Engelbrecht warns of a potential summer heatwave.

 

She says high temperatures are expected across the country during this period.


READ: SAWS says SA not likely to experience another snowstorm soon

 

"Our main climate driver is currently in a neutral phase. It is predicted to move into a La Niña event, and the rainfall predictions for this summer season are less uncertain. 

 

"Maximum and minimum temperatures are predicted to be above normal over much of the country."  


Find us on social media

Follow the ECR Newswatch WhatsApp channel here

We are also on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)

newswatch new banner 1

Show's Stories