Red Cross on high alert as heavy rains trigger flood fears

THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has activated its national response teams and placed flood mitigation materials on standby across the country as heavy rains continue to pound most parts of Zimbabwe. 

The humanitarian organisation said it was closely monitoring the situation amid growing concerns of flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas following days of persistent downpours. 

ZRCS secretary-general Elias Hwenga said the organisation had moved into full preparedness mode to ensure a rapid and co-ordinated response should disaster strike. 

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