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Online Reporter
HEAVY rains are expected across the country from Thursday to Wednesday next week, with downpours expected to exceed 50mm along the main watershed, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.
“The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, which has been active over the northern parts of the country, is expected to combine with a cloud band moving in from the West to the East covering the whole country; and, as a result, the combined effect of the two should result in precipitation amounts in excess of 50mm in areas along the main watershed,” read part of the MSD statement.
Downpours above 50mm are expected in Zvishavane, Shurugwi, Kwekwe, Kadoma, Chirumhanzu and Mberengwa in Midlands, as well as Chivi and Gutu in Masvingo.
In the north, the 50mm downpours are likely in Harare, Chegutu, Zvimba, Bindura, Shamva and Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe in Mashonaland West, including Chikomba, Seke, Hwedza, Marondera, Murewa and Mutoko in Mashonaland East.
The MSD warns that localised heavy rains will be characterised by lightning and hail storms, among other weather-related hazards, in some areas.
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