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News / NationalHeavy rains, thunderstorms expectedby Staff reporter16 secs ago |0ViewsThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning of heavy rains exceeding 50mm, accompanied by lightning and strong winds, expected to affect most parts of the country from tomorrow until Friday.According to the MSD advisory, the provinces likely to be affected include Manicaland, Matabeleland North and South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Masvingo, Harare Metropolitan, and all three Mashonaland provinces.The department cautioned that flash floods could occur in flood-prone areas and river basins, particularly in Manicaland, Masvingo, Harare, Bulawayo, Midlands, and northern parts of Matabeleland North.”A thick cloud is approaching the western borders of the country from Botswana and is expected to be coupled with moisture from the south-east.
This will result in heavy rainfall (exceeding 50mm) as well as strong winds in provinces such as the northern parts of Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Manicaland, and Harare Metropolitan Provinces, effective from the afternoon of Wednesday, November 5, till Friday,” said the MSD.The department also warned that roads may become slippery and visibility could be reduced due to heavy rainfall, urging motorists to exercise caution and increase braking distances.Members of the public have been advised to take safety precautions, including securing rooftops, trimming loose branches, and ensuring animals are kept in safe shelters.
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