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South Africa, South America freezing cold!



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http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2012/06/11/get-out-the-gloves-and-coats

'At least three people have been reported killed, and more than 170 made homeless as a result of fires as people tried to keep themselves warm in temperatures that plummeted to -1C in Gauteng at the weekend.

Yesterday the Weather Service in Eastern Cape warned of intense cold, with snowfalls and rough seas, and gales.'

http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=514247&Itemid=1

'Brasilia, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Record cold winter temperatures have come to South America this year, in places such as the town of QuaraĆ­ in the Brazilian region known as the Western Frontier, where a temperature of 2.2 degrees Celsius, the lowest of the year, was registered.'

Where are the tropical paradises when you need them?

by thepariah in Six Words for the Planet on Jun 19, 2012 | add favorite | T-shirt

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