Zim faces heightened floods risk

THE Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net) has warned that saturated ground from recent rains could lead to dangerous water accumulation and flooding, with torrential downpours forecast for the country next week.

According to Fews Net’s latest weather outlook released yesterday, a severe weather system is expected to bring intense and persistent downpours next week, further increasing the risk of flooding in affected regions.

“Next week, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue across eastern, northern, and central parts of southern Africa, while western and southern areas are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall,” the report read.

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