DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 07 November 2024

El Nino and climate change exacerbating fire season in Western Cape

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CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape is dealing with a difficult summer fire season.

Climate warming and the El Niño trend have exacerbated this situation.

They have produced dry and hot temperatures providing a challenging backdrop for firefighting teams.

READ: Fires destroy over 25,000 hectares in Cape Winelands

Working on Fire director, Trevor Abrahams spoke to the eNCA.

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