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A girl plays with her dog in the snow in Johannesburg,
27 Jun 2007

Johannesburg Gets First Snow Since 1981
By VOA News
27 June 2007

The first measureable snowfall in almost 26 years has
blanketed Johannesburg, South Africa, closing roads,
delaying flights and claiming at least one life.

Weather officials say as many as 10 centimeters of
snow fell over the area Tuesday night and early
Wednesday. Children were seen playing in area parks,
while others were saving snowballs as souvenirs of the
fast-melting snow.

The officials say the last recorded snowfall for the
area was in September of 1981. Temperatures Wednesday
dipped below freezing in several areas.

Aviation officials say flights at Johannesburg (O.R.
Tambo) International airport were delayed for up to
three hours while planes were de-iced.

Emergency officials say they found a homeless man dead
in Johannesburg's city center. They say the man died
from exposure.

Several major roads were closed due to the snow, but
transportation officials have reported only minor
accidents.