Zimpapers Correspondent
MOST parts of the country have received significant rains with other areas Bikita recording 91mm on Sunday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.
In a weather update on Monday, the MSD said widespread thunderstorms occurred across the country and continued overnight in some areas, resulting in significant rainfall accumulations in Masvingo, Manicaland and Harare Metropolitan provinces.
“The highest rainfall amounts were recorded at Bikita (91 mm), Kutsaga (82 mm), Buhera (54 mm), Logan Park (46 mm), Harare Royal Golf Club (46 mm) and Wedza (46 mm).
“The remaining areas recorded rainfall amounts of less than 40 mm,” said MSD.
The department reported that for Tuesday briefly cloudy, windy and cool conditions were expected in Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, Masvingo, southern parts of the Midlands and Manicaland provinces with chances of light rain and drizzle.
“Briefly cloudy, windy and cool at first with a chance of light rain and drizzle. Becoming warm in the afternoon,” said the department.
Matabeleland North, northern parts of the Midlands, Harare Metropolitan and all Mashonaland provinces are expected to experience partly cloudy and mild conditions in the morning, becoming warm in the afternoon, with chances of isolated thunderstorms.
The department said cool conditions would be expected overnight in these areas.
On Wednesday, the MSD forecast partly cloudy and warm conditions across the country for much of the day, with chances of isolated thunderstorms in some areas.
“Partly cloudy, and warm for much of the day with a chance of isolated thundershowers in some areas. Mild in the morning and overnight,” said MSD.
The department has urged members of the public to take precautionary measures as thunderstorms continue to affect parts of the country.
“Carry a raincoat where possible. Secure loose infrastructure. When thunder roars it is best to be indoors,” said MSD.
The department also warned people against seeking shelter under trees during thunderstorms and advised the public to stay hydrated by drinking adequate amounts of water.
