Met Department Warns Of Rising Temperatures

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the exceedingly high temperatures being experienced in most parts of the country will persist and members of the public are therefore encouraged to take plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

The MSD said in a statement:

In light of the expected hot conditions, the public is urged to carry sunhats for outdoor activities and plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration particularly water, avoiding a prolonged stay in the sun, avoiding outdoor activities protecting yourselves from the sun by using umbrellas and wide-brimmed hats and the danger is extremely high for a runaway fires.

Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to continue rising in most parts of the country although Matabeleland South and North provinces, Chiredzi, Chipinge and Manicaland are expected to be partly cloudy this Tuesday.

Areas such as Chiredzi, Chipinge and Chisumbanje may experience some drizzle.

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