Heavy rains expected from today

The rains are expected to cover the whole country by tomorrow.

MSD acting deputy director operations, Mr Reynold Ndoro yesterday said a cloud system was expected to move into the country today starting from the southern districts; Bulawayo, Matabeleland South and Masvingo.

“The southern districts should receive heavy falls in excess of 50mm in 24 hours. On Thursday rainfall should increase to cover the whole country with heavy falls in some areas.
“From Friday, the rains are expected to decline to remain confined over the Harare and Mashonaland provinces,” he said.

Mr Ndoro said there was a high risk of flash flooding, strong winds and hail in some areas during this period.
“The Meteorological Services Department encourages the public to take the necessary measures to safeguard life and property in those areas that will be affected.” “Last month heavy rains associated with strong winds destroyed property especially cars that were parked under trees.

Roads were damaged while some areas went for days without electricity due to the destruction caused by those rains. The 2012/13 rainfall season was delayed forcing many farmers to plant late.