Thunderstorms leave trail of destruction

The storms have exposed government’s inadequate response and lack of preparedness in dealing with severe weather conditions.

Met Dept warns of windy conditions

The department projected better rains compared to the 2023/24 farming season marked by the El Niño phenomenon.
By Praise Nyamadzawo Nov. 7, 2024

Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net

In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 3, 2024

Rains coming, but...

Zimbabwe Farmers Union secretary-general, Paul Zakariya, said the rains would do little to save wilting crops.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Feb. 29, 2024

Use of digital technologies in disaster response, mitigation

The Meteorological Services Department, for instance, has implemented automated weather stations that collect real-time data on weather conditions.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Feb. 9, 2024

Torrential rains claim 38

ZIMBABWE has recorded 38 rainfall related deaths since the onset of the rainy season.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Jan. 26, 2024

Dry spell returns: WFP

The WFP said the January dry spell was also set to affect vegetation across Zimbabwe as the season has been marked with irregular rainfalls.
By Brent Shamu Jan. 23, 2024

MSD issues heavy rains warning

The departments also said the moisture content in the atmosphere is set to increase as the cloud band from the West moves further into the country.
By Staff Reporter Jan. 11, 2024

City of Harare warns of flooding

Yesterday, several detours on the Harare and Bulawayo to Beitbridge roads were impassable after being washed away by persistent heavy rains.
By Brent Shamu and Rex Mphisa Dec. 29, 2023