DCP sets up evacuation centres as floods fears mount

THE Department of Civil Protection (DCP) in Manicaland province is on high alert after the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) issued a warning of looming heavy rains and flash floods starting today.

The MSD on Wednesday said torrential rains are expected across the country, and would start along the north of the main watershed and Eastern Highlands beginning today through to Sunday.

In an interview yesterday, Manicaland DCP chairperson Edgars Seenza, who is also the provincial development co-ordinator said the province was on high alert.

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