Online Reporter
Tendai Gukutikwa
Post Reporter
MANICALAND has been baking under extreme heat in recent days, with temperatures soaring to record highs across the province.
Over the past few days, Mutare has recorded temperatures of up to 34 degrees Celsius, Birchenough Bridge 39 degrees Celsiu, while Chipinge has been the hottest spot, recording up to 40 degrees – as the ongoing heatwave continues to grip most parts of the province.
Meteorological Services Department (MSD) head of forecasting, Mr James Ngoma early this morning said he would provide further updates on the heatwave by the end of the day, as the department continues to monitor the situation.
However, in a statement issued Monday evening, the MSD warned that the heatwave is expected to persist throughout the week, urging residents to take precautionary measures to protect themselves, their families, and livestock.
“For today, clear and mild conditions will be experienced in the morning, becoming partly cloudy and hot as the day progresses, with a chance of isolated thundershowers in some areas. If caught outdoors during a thunderstorm, avoid open fields, hilltops, and isolated trees. When lightning flashes, even if the sky above you is clear, please go inside a building,” reads the statement.
The department also projected that Saturday will be the hottest day for Manicaland, with temperatures in Mutare and Vumba expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius, Hot Springs peaking at 37 degrees Celsius, and Nyanga and Chimanimani reaching 30 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, respectively on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the MSD urged residents to stay hydrated, avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, and provide adequate shade and water for animals.
