NSRI urges public to be cautious amid weather warnings

CAPE TOWN - It's the last day of the school holiday and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), police and other emergency services, are urging the public to keep safety top of mind.

Cold fronts have brought rough seas to the coastline and coupled with the new moon spring tide, rip currents are expected to be stronger than normal.

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Emergency groups are appealing to bathers, coastal hikers, beach strollers, paddlers, boaters and sailors to be extra cautious.

"Snow and rain, forecast by SAWS, in places, may cause inland waterways, rivers, lakes and dams, to pose dangers to road users, hikers, bathers and paddlers. Keep a watch and adhere to SAWS weather alerts and weather warnings," said NSRI's spokesperson Craig Lambinon.