Heavy rains to persist: Met Dept

DCP acting director advised people to heed warnings and keep a watch on rainfall activity. “It is critical to listen to warnings and generally observe rainfall activity and avoid venturing out unnecessarily,” she said.

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• Weather experts warn of flooding

DCP has already dispatched teams to these flood prone areas who would be on alert to deal with any occurrences. Head of public weather services for the Met Department, Mr Tich Zinyemba said rainfall in excess of 80 millimetres was expected in the Mashonaland provinces, Harare, Matabeleland North and parts of Manicaland.