{"id":144658,"date":"2017-02-15T11:13:45","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T09:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=144658"},"modified":"2017-02-15T13:16:02","modified_gmt":"2017-02-15T11:16:02","slug":"forecasters-warned-impact-tropical-cyclone-dineo-parts-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/02\/15\/forecasters-warned-impact-tropical-cyclone-dineo-parts-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Forecasters have warned of the impact of tropical cyclone Dineo on parts of South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/warnings\/forecast\">South African Weather Service<\/a>\u00a0has warned that the tropical cyclone Dineo will move into parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo from Thursday evening, February 16.<\/p>\n<p>Forecasters have warned that the impact of the storm will be felt on Friday, in these regions, through heavy rainfall, flooding and strong winds.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>They are, therefore, warning residents living in or travelling through low-lying areas to be vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>The service will continue to give updates on the storm\u2019s progression as\u00a0tropical cyclones can lose track and\/or change direction.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>For Gauteng the service has warned of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heavy Rain<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding in areas this afternoon, with special focus on the central and southern parts of Gauteng.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Veld Fire Conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veld fire condition are expected over the southern parts of Gauteng.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, temperatures in the province are expected to remain in the high twenties to low thirties for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are urged to take precautions when in the sun and are reminded to keep themselves and their pets hydrated and cool in hot weather.<\/p>\n<p>Motorists are reminded to take the necessary precautions when travelling in wet weather.<\/p>\n<p>They are encouraged to reduce speed and increase their following distances and headlights should be kept on at all times to increase visibility.<\/p>\n<p>Residents should also ensure that they shelter their pets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"eventreport\">\n<p><strong>Reminder \u2013 The community can call the following emergency numbers for assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10177 (toll free line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 112 (cellphone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0 011 458-0911 (Life Threatening Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 086 054 3000 (Services Emergency Line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/136627\/tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-severe-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tips to help you prepare for severe weather<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/116006\/beware-of-flash-floods-heavy-rain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beware of flash floods, heavy rain<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='21092af602f347b88d171700ecb2a6fd'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa Weather Service warns that tropical cyclone Dineo will move into parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo from Thursday 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