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REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND TOURISM
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29th June 2018
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PRESS RELEASE O
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VERY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTEDE NEXT WEEK

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The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Conservation
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through The Department of Meteorological Services wishes toI inform the public
that the very cold weather conditions are expected next week
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In reference to the winter outlook statement issued by the Department
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in April
2018, it was indicated that occasional cold spells would be experienced
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time to time. A cold front is expected to transverse the sub- Nregion followed by
cold temperatures that would reach the southern parts of the T country and
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eventually dropping temperatures across the country. On Monday 2nd July 2018,
the temperatures are expected to drop over the Kgalagadi district
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of 14 degrees Celsius and minimum of -4 degrees Celsius theA following morning
(Tuesday 3rd July 2018). These will be accompanied by freshT winds of 26km/hr.
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The cold spell is expected to affect other areas on the 3rd of July
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maximum temperatures will be very cold ranging from 12 to 16 degrees Celsius
over Gantsi, Kgalagadi, Southern, South- east, Kgatleng andR Kweneng districts.
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Ngamiland, Central and North-east districts are expected toSbe cold ranging from
17 degrees Celsius to 21 degrees Celsius whereas Chobe willO remain mild at 25
degrees Celsius. Moreover, minimum temperatures are expected U to drop below
freezing point on the 3 of July 2018 over the southern half of the country to -4
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However, there will be a slight improvement in both maximumS and minimum
temperatures by midweek, although they will remain cold up toC the end of the
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For further information, contact the 3612272 or Forecasting office at 3612282.

Thank you.

Felix Monggae
For/PERMANENT SECRETARY

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Our Mission: To protect the environment; Conserve the country’s renewable and natural
resources; Derive value out of environment for the benefit of Botswana
Toll Free Line: 0800 600 734