The ManicaPost
Moffat Mungazi
Post Reporter
THE Eastern Highlands is expecting downpours, with isolated thunderstorms in Harare Metropolitan and all Mashonaland provinces, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.
The MSD said in a statement yesterday that cloudy, windy and mild conditions are expected in Manicaland, Masvingo and Matabeleland South, with rain and drizzles in place.
It is expected to get hot by day and become mild towards the evening.
Although localised downpours were probable in places, they were more probable in the Eastern Highlands.
“Wind gusts might occur in places but nothing destructive. Temperature decreases in the southern parts of the country might affect the health of vulnerable members of society. Lightning strikes remain a threat to humans and livestock as well as infrastructure, especially in the Eastern Highlands and Mashonaland provinces,” reads the statement.
Acting Manicaland Provincial Director (Local Government Services and Administration), Mr John Misi, said the province has activated its preparedness and response systems.
He said through Manicaland’s Disaster Management Plan, the province is prepared to respond to rainy season-related emergencies and any natural disasters.
“We have activated the systems and our pre-positioning and personnel are in place for any eventualities. As a province, Manicaland has a contingency plan that places us in a good position to deal with any emergencies. Our team is on the ground and will be getting updates from the centres throughout the province,” Mr Misi said.
