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TEMPERATURES are set to further soar today before the country gets rains starting with isolated thunderstorms in the southern districts from tomorrow, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said as it issued a heatwave warning.
Subsequently, people have been urged to stay indoors and hydrated all the time in order to avoid health complications.
A heatwave is characterised by a period of excessively hot weather and may be accompanied by high humidity which can range from 28 Degrees Celsius.
Many areas in Zimbabwe have over the past days been recording high temperatures.
MSD forecaster Mr James Ngoma said the high temperatures were normal for this time of the year as heavy rains are expected to start falling any time soon.
“People should stay indoors during this heat period’s peak hours, which start from 10am to 3pm. Children should also be monitored and wear hats when playing.
“Persons in malaria prone areas should take necessary precautions, which include spraying insecticides, applying mosquito repellents and sleeping under mosquito nets,” said Mr Ngoma.
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