Our Weekly Rainfall Bulletin
Agromet bulletins are essential weather and climate advisories designed for the agricultural sector and are produced every on dekadal basis . They equip farmers, policymakers, and agribusinesses with vital information to enhance farming decisions.
Key benefits include:
- Crop Planning & Management: Aids in selecting optimal sowing and harvesting times, crop varieties, and irrigation schedules.
- Pest & Disease Control: Warns of conditions favourable for pests and diseases, recommending timely pesticide use.
- Weather Risk Mitigation: Alerts farmers to extreme weather events, enabling preventive actions to reduce crop damage.
- Efficient Resource Use: Optimizes water and fertilizer usage based on weather forecasts.
- Increased Yield & Profitability: Aligns farming activities with weather patterns, maximizing productivity and lowering costs.
- Government & Policy Support: Assists in planning for disaster relief and guiding agricultural policies.
- Extension Services & Education: Serves as a resource for agricultural extension workers and educates farmers on weather-smart practices.
In summary, Agromet bulletins connect meteorology and agriculture, enabling informed, science-based decisions that enhance productivity and support sustainable practices.
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Rainfall Bulletin No.21
The significant rainfall received during January and most of February contributed substantially to the seasonal accumulations, though March saw a notable decrease in precipitation.
Rainfall Bulletin No.19
The southern half received the least rainfall amounts of below 25mm while the northern parts received slightly higher amounts above 25mm. There were a few areas that had above 75mm in these parts.
Rainfall Bulletin No.18
The bulk of the country (northern and eastern provinces) received weekly rainfall totals ranging between
50mm and 100mm. All Matabeleland Provinces, Masvingo, Bulawayo Metropolitan and Midlands had weekly totals
of 25mm and below
Rainfall Bulletin No.17
There were parts of northern areas of the country, Masvingo and Manicaland that received weekly totals
below 25mm as shown by the cyan, green and yellow colours. The rainfall received was mainly due to the …
Rainfall Bulletin No.14
Most areas recorded totals exceeding 100mm. The primary rain-bearing factors were the low-pressure system over Beira, Mozambique, and the ITCZ, which brought significant moisture to these regions. This resulted in scattered thunderstorms and moderate to …
Rainfall Bulletin No.12
The bulk of the country received rainfall totals exceeding 25mm. The highest rainfall totals were recorded in the southern parts of the country such as Matabeleland South, some parts of Masvingo, Manicaland, and the extreme …