Priority climate issues in South Africa

Priority climate issues in South Africa

بواسطة - Innocent Mbokodo
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•Drought: Persistence of drought at the region between 10 and 22oS (i.e drought corridor), thus affecting our agricultural yields.
•Floods: Trends of extreme rainfall due to climate change results in flash floods thus causing loss in animal life, property and crops.
•Heatwave: Predictions confirm that heatwaves are expected to be more frequent, last longer and be more intense  from the year climate till end.

:High temp and humidity causes thermal discomfort to elders (>65 years) and young children (0-5 years).