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

Storms wreak havoc countrywide

Manicaland is still being haunted by Cyclone Idai which hit the province in 2019, leaving hundreds of people dead.

UN moots El Niño response for Zim

The programme would also offer cash assistance with OCHA indicating that the programme would be systematically evaluated as a response option.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Nov. 23, 2023

Violent storms, mine deaths expose Zimbabwe poor disaster preparedness

Several villagers had lost their huts to the storm and in one particularly tragic scenario; a family had lost four members who were struck dead by lightning.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Oct. 29, 2023