Doris Mpala
Agriculture Correspondent
Most parts of the country received significant rainfall over the weekend, with Bikita recording 91mm on Sunday, the Meteorological Services Department has reported.
In a weather update yesterday, the MSD said widespread thunderstorms swept across the country and persisted overnight in some areas, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of Masvingo, Manicaland and Harare Metropolitan provinces.
“The highest rainfall amounts were recorded at Bikita (91mm), Kutsaga (82mm), Buhera (54mm), Logan Park (46mm), Harare Royal Golf Club (46mm) and Wedza (46mm).
“The remaining areas recorded rainfall amounts of less than 40mm,” said the MSD.
For today, briefly cloudy, windy and cool conditions, accompanied by light rain and drizzle, are expected across Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, Masvingo, southern Midlands and Manicaland provinces before temperatures rise during the afternoon.
“Briefly cloudy, windy and cool at first, with a chance of light rain and drizzle. Becoming warm in the afternoon,” said the department.
Matabeleland North, northern Midlands, Harare Metropolitan and all Mashonaland provinces can expect partly cloudy and mild conditions this morning, becoming warm later in the day, with chances of isolated thunderstorms before cool conditions return overnight.
Tomorrow, partly cloudy and warm conditions are forecast across the country for much of the day, with isolated thundershowers expected in some areas.
“Partly cloudy and warm for much of the day, with a chance of isolated thundershowers in some areas. Mild in the morning and overnight,” said the MSD.
The department urged members of the public to take precautions as thunderstorms continue, advising against sheltering under trees and encouraging residents to remain hydrated. “Carry a raincoat where possible. Secure loose infrastructure. When thunder roars, it is best to be indoors,” said the MSD.
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