Heavy rains expected across Zimbabwe – Met Dept

The Meteorological Services Department in Zimbabwe has says there will be a wet spell expected from Wednesday 02 till Thursday 03 January 2019; with a slight decline in rainfall active over the areas to the south of the main watershed from Friday 04 January.

Floods in Harare’s CBD a few years ago – Pic: @DannyThatGuy

This is because moisture is entering the country from both Botswana and South Africa, and should result in wide spread thunderstorms.

Relatively good news for the farmers as a wet spell is projected
— Met Services Dpt Zim (@MSDZIM) January 1, 2019

Localised heavier falls (hi excess of 50mm in 24 hours) cannot be ruled out especially over Masvingo, Manicaland Provinces and Mashonaland East. However, it should begin to dry out from the south-western parts of the country (i.e. Matabeleland South) from Friday into the weekend.

Speaking further in a statement, the department said:

It is also important to note that the combination of this moisture together with heat is usually accompanied by violent storms, coupled with lightning, hail and damaging winds.

The Department will continue monitoring the conditions and update the public accordingly. The Department also requests the public to provide feedback or information through twitter, facebook and whatsapp on disasters as it is not everywhere.

Be safe folks…