THERMAL TRAP: How to protect yourself from El Niño’s extreme heat

Supercharged El Niño conditions have brought dangerous extreme temperatures across South Africa, creating a severe public health crisis characterized by lethal thermal traps.

While alarming mortality predictions highlight the immediate danger of the heatwaves, analysts warn that these grim figures only scratch the surface of the broader crisis unfolding across the region, necessitating urgent protective measures for the population.