Heavy rainfall and lightning alert over Manicaland and Masvingo Province (07-08 January 2023)
Heavy rainfall and lightning alert over Manicaland and Masvingo Province
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Issued Sat 07 Jan 2023 00:00
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Effective: Sat 07 Jan 2023 02:00
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Onset: Sat 07 Jan 2023 02:00
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Expires: Sun 08 Jan 2023 23:00
Southern Manicaland and Western Masvingo
From today, Saturday 07 January 2023, wide spread thunderstorms are expected over Manicaland, with heavy falls (in excess of 50mm in 6 hours) in some places. These storms which are starting off in the southern parts of Manicaland and spreading northwards as moisture drifts in from the southeast, coupled with a cloud band which drifted in from the west, yesterday Friday 08 January 2023. Similar conditions should spread westward to affect Masvingo as well Provinces. These rains may persist till Sunday 08 January 2023 over the southern parts of Manicaland. The Meteorological Services Department will continue monitoring and issue updates as the system progresses.