Violent thunderstorms expected in Matabeleland provinces

In a statement yesterday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned that violent thunderstorms are expected in Matabeleland provinces and other southern parts of the country today and tomorrow.

The statement reads:

he MSD wishes to advise the public that we expect isolated thunderstorms all over Matabeleland provinces including south of Midlands and Masvingo on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, 21 October 2017. 

A cloud band is expected to enter Zimbabwe from Angola and Botswana through Matabeleland provinces. This, coupled with pressure rises expected over the south-east coast of Southern Africa, will lead to increased convergence over the main watershed. These conditions are likely to lead to isolated thundershowers over Matabeleland provinces, including south of the Midlands and Masvingo.

The MSD said people must avoid open spaces during the thunderstorm.

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