SAWS warns of La Niña event this summer

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.

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“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.”  

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