Heavy downpours, high winds, and severe hailstorms swept across several parts of Zimbabwe after a passing cloud system originating from Botswana moved over the region, official weather reports show. According to data released by the Meteorological Services Department (MSD), significant rainfall amounts were logged across the western and southern provinces. The highest rainfall was recorded…
Zimbabwe is strengthening preparations for the 2026/27 agricultural season as the country faces a heightened risk of below-normal rainfall, highlighting the importance of acting before drought conditions begin to affect communities. The country has an 88-94% likelihood of El Niño during the 2026/27 rainy season, alongside a 65% probability of below-normal rainfall. Against this backdrop,…
Severe weather can develop quickly, leaving communities with little time to respond. But timely and accurate warnings can give people a critical window to protect lives, property and livelihoods. The severe hailstorm that struck parts of Masvingo on Monday night, damaging homes, vehicles and infrastructure and forcing some families to seek temporary shelter, is a…
A severe hailstorm that struck parts of Masvingo on Monday night damaged homes, vehicles and critical infrastructure, leaving some families without shelter and forcing Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) to postpone its graduation ceremony. Masvingo Mayor Councillor Aleck Tabe said the storm caused extensive damage to residential properties, with roofs blown off and windows, windowpanes and…
