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Extreme Temperatures Alert — Most Districts., Botswana
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The Ministry of Environment and Tourism, through the Department of Meteorological Services, wishes to advise members of the public of a significant increase in temperatures across the country. Very hot to extremely hot temperatures, ranging from 36°C to 40°C, are expected over most parts of the country, with the highest temperatures likely over the northern parts of Botswana. These conditions are expected to persist from 13th to 22nd October 2026.
The prevailing high temperatures are associated with persistent northerly winds, bringing in hot air into the country, together with a high-pressure system in the middle levels of the atmosphere. This combination promotes the accumulation of heat near the Earth's surface, resulting in persistently high temperatures.
Measurements
| Coordinates | -22.9735, 24.1972 |
|---|---|
| Region | Most Districts. |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | Botswana — bw-met-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Observed |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-22T14:00:00+02:00 |
Official source
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This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.
Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).
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Source updated 6 days ago (Oct 13, 2026 06:38 UTC) · we last heard from WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) 2 seconds ago
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What to do
Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.
Recognising heat exhaustion and heat stroke, keeping cool, and protecting vulnerable people during extreme heat.
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