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THE cold spell as well as cloudy and windy conditions that affected Manicaland, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo and Masvingo provinces from yesterday will continue until tomorrow (Tuesday), the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.
MSD warned people who will use braziers indoors to ensure that there is enough ventilation.
In a statement, the MSD said cold and relatively moist air through the south-eastern parts of the country should result in a gradual decline of temperatures beginning in the south-eastern districts of Masvingo.
“Manicaland, Bulawayo metropolitan, Matabeleland South, southern Midlands and Masvingo provinces are anticipated to have cloudy, windy, drizzly, cold morning and mild afternoon weather. All other places should experience cool morning and warm afternoon conditions except for Mashonaland East and Harare metropolitan provinces which should be windy towards the evening as clouds invade the sky further into the country,” said MSD.
The department said winds from the southern regions of the Indian Ocean are relatively cooler since they emanate from areas near the south pole.
“As they emanate from the ocean, these winds tend to gain moisture. However, from Monday (today) the winds should shift into an easterly direction resulting in clouds breaking over the south-eastern districts of Masvingo. These clouds should break over most areas by Tuesday,” said MSD.
The elderly, people with disabilities, the young, and the ill must be kept warm, MSD added.
“Sudden changes in temperature may affect those with respiratory-related illnesses such as asthma. Please, take the necessary precautions. Take protective measures for both plants and livestock, monitor temperatures within fowl runs, and adjust accordingly to reduce the impact of cold conditions on birds and animals,” said MSD.
“Keep poultry, especially day-old chicks warm as they are sensitive to a decline in temperatures.”
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