VIDEOS | Snow surprises on Spring Day: A woman dies trapped on the road in South Africa

A strong one snowfall in South Africa surprised in full Spring Daythe snow has caused havoc, especially on the N3 highway connecting Johannesburg and Durban, leaving motorists stranded.

A women 39-year-old died of hypothermia after spending the night trapped in traffic due to the snowAlthough she was taken to hospital, efforts to revive her were in vain.

Transport Minister Siboniso Duma said work was underway to clear the affected routes, including the R103 and N11.

Despite some progress in the clean-up efforts, authorities warn that conditions remain dangerous. People are asked to avoid these routes and not underestimate the risks of the disaster. climate cold.

Rescue and recovery efforts continue, but authorities warn that visibility is poor and there is a risk of further snowfall and ice on the roads, so they ask people to delay their trips until it is declared safe to drive.

Why is it spring in South Africa and autumn in Mexico?

The time has come Spring in South Africa and the autumn to Mexico At the same time, this is due to the inclination of the axis of the Land already its orbit around the Sun.

The Land It is tilted approximately 23.5 degrees on its axis, causing different parts of the planet to receive different amounts of sunlight throughout the year. When is it spring in the southern hemisphere (where South Africa is located), is autumn in the northern hemisphere (where Mexico is).

This happens because during that time of year, the southern hemisphere is more inclined towards the Sun, receiving more light and heat, while the northern hemisphere It is tilted in the opposite direction, receiving less light and heat, which causes the onset of autumn.

This phenomenon is repeated in reverse during the other half of the year.

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