Berg winds in South Africa: the winter weather pattern that increases wildfire risks

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Jul 14, 2025, 12:30 pm33 pts
Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods of enhanced fire danger. Mid-July is typically a high risk…

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