
The South African reports that overcast conditions do not fully block ultraviolet radiation, meaning people can still be exposed to harmful UV rays when skies are cloudy. The outlet advises checking the UV Index before going outside and using sun protection even when sunshine is not visible, framing cloud cover as an unreliable guide to UV risk.
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