Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe has released a weather report and forecast for the period 13 – 15 May 2022. Pindula News presents the report and forecast below:
Brief cloudy periods and cool morning conditions occurred in areas such as Harare Metropolitan, Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland East. However, the atmosphere is drying out further as other areas experienced mostly clear skies and cold conditions in the morning.
Mashonaland Central into Mashonaland West should be briefly cloudy with cool morning becoming warm by afternoon. Dry and cold morning conditions are expected elsewhere (Matabeleland North, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, Midlands, Masvingo, Manicaland, Mashonaland East and Harare Metropolitan Provinces) with chances of slight ground frost are expected in frost-prone areas like Matopos, Henderson, Marondera, Nyanga and Chivhu. It is anticipated to be mostly sunny and warm by afternoon, becoming cold overnight.
• Veld fires tend to be rampant during this period and can destroy vast tracts of land and property as well as pose a threat to human and animal life.
• Ground frost is probable in areas such as Matopos, Henderson, Marondera, Nyanga and Chivhu.
• A decrease in temperature affects the body’s health, with common colds, influenza and fever, as well as asthma, being common. It may affect animals (pets and livestock) and plants too.
• Construct fire guards that are at least 9 metres wide and free from any debris or combustible matter (anything that can burn).
• It is illegal to start veldt fire/uncontrolled burning of open fields.
• Farmers in areas prone to ground frost should undertake frost prevention measures such as overhead irrigation of crops.
• Poultry producers should note that broilers are sensitive to temperature variations and therefore need to be checked regularly and adjustments made.
• Dress appropriately to keep warm and ensure that vulnerable members of society are kept warm.
Harare
25
Bulawayo
26
Gweru
25
Mutare
26
Kwekwe
27
Kadoma
28
Masvingo
26
Chinhoyi
27
Lupane
30
Bindura
25
Marondera
23
Gwanda
29
Wind chill should affect much of the country on Sunday, 14 May, with a brief cloudy period in the southern districts of Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland. All other areas (Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland North, Midlands, Harare Metropolitan and all Mashonaland Provinces) should have mostly clear skies; mild in the afternoon becoming cold towards evening.
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