HOW? Warm moist air driven by low pressure systems over the west and north of Zimbabwe, combined with the currently available moist air in the country is expected to result in widespread thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning countrywide with a bias towards the northern half of Zimbabwe.Some areas may receive an excess of 50 mm of rainfall in 24 hours from Sunday 21 to Wednesday 24 December 2025. These conditions pose serious risks including flash floods, hazardous road conditions with reduced visibility, landslides and rockfalls. The public is therefore strongly advised to take precautionary measures as directed by the Department of Civil Protection.
Communities are advised to: - go inside a house of a building when lightning flashes. -avoid the use of machinery/open vehicles like tractors. -avoid open areas -avoid using taps or showers -avoid crossing flooded rivers to prevent loss of lives. -follow regular updates on official MSD platforms
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