TROPICAL CYCLONE CHIDO

Manicaland , Masvingo, Mashonaland East and West, Harare Metropolitan

The tropical cyclone Chido, which is still to the North-East of Madagascar has intensified into an INTENSE TROPICAL CYCLONE over the past 24 hours and its chances of affecting into Zimbabwe have greatly increased. It is likely to cross into Zimbabwe on the 17th of December 2024 bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall of more than 70mm in 24 hours over some places in Manicaland, Masvingo, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, Harare Metropolitan and some parts of Midlands and Mashonaland West. The MSD will continue to monitor the cyclone and give regular updates.

Secure homes from damaging winds. Keep listening for authentic updates from the MSD and DCP Plan for evacuation. During storm avoid open spaces