Met Department issues flood warning
Yvonne Mutambwa
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of an increased risk of floods in river basins, wetlands and low-lying areas such as Muzarabani and Mbire in Mashonaland Central.
The Department of Civil Protection has however expressed its readiness to respond to any situation which may arise.
MSD’s Head of Forecasting, Mr James Ngoma said there will be an open channel of information on developments.
“We will keep informing the nation as the days draw near. Those areas we have mentioned are all dependent on the amount of rains that would be received prior,” Mr James Ngoma said.
Some areas are becoming flood prone, and there have been calls for the people to be relocated.
Recently, the Department of Civil Protection Chief Director Mr Nathan Nkomo said adequate funds to deal with disasters such as flash floods that are associated with the rainy season have been set aside.
He said a plan was in place to ensure everyone’s safety during this rainy season.
“Remember we are preparing to handle natural hazards in the form of flash floods and ultimately, when we get into the cyclone season, mostly from January to March, we will escalate our level of preparedness. Local authorities are also urged to clear storm drains to minimise flooding in urban areas,” Mr Nkomo added.
Meanwhile, motorists are being urged to avoid crossing flooded rivers.
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