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Hot temperatures to persist until Sunday: Met
26 Oct 2011 at 22:33hrs | Views
Weather experts have warned of a sharp increase in temperatures again today until Sunday.
The Meteorological Services Department on Wednesday said an average 35 degrees Celsius was recorded in nearly all weather stations countrywide.
"All maximum temperatures across the country were above 35 Degrees Celsius and we expect the hot temperatures to persist until Sunday.
"The southern area showed a decrease in temperatures, due to a cloud system spilling into the country from the south, but there will be a marked rise tomorrow (today)," senior meteorological officer Mr Jonathan Chifuna said.
Harare (Belvedere) surpassed its new 2011 record of 35,4 Degrees Celsius reported on Tuesday after posting 36 Degrees Celsius.
Other notable temperatures recorded were Kariba 44, Binga 43, Masvingo 40, Kezi 40, Victoria Falls 40, West Nicholson 40, and Zvishavane 40. The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare has urged people to be wary of diarrhoea, headaches, vomiting and dehydration-related conditions.
Health and Child Welfare Minister Dr Henry Madzorera on Tuesday said the direct effects of the hot temperatures were dehydration and sweating. He encouraged people to drink a lot of water.
Minister Madzorera said the weather also favoured the breeding of flies and mosquitoes, urging people to use fly-traps and be wary of diseases caused by flies.
The Met Department attributed the high temperatures to a middle level high-pressure centre that developed last Sunday.
Farmers have been encouraged to carry out their farming activities early and stop by mid-morning.
Cases of people collapsing while working in gardens or fields have been reported in Bulawayo.
The Meteorological Services Department on Wednesday said an average 35 degrees Celsius was recorded in nearly all weather stations countrywide.
"All maximum temperatures across the country were above 35 Degrees Celsius and we expect the hot temperatures to persist until Sunday.
"The southern area showed a decrease in temperatures, due to a cloud system spilling into the country from the south, but there will be a marked rise tomorrow (today)," senior meteorological officer Mr Jonathan Chifuna said.
Harare (Belvedere) surpassed its new 2011 record of 35,4 Degrees Celsius reported on Tuesday after posting 36 Degrees Celsius.
Other notable temperatures recorded were Kariba 44, Binga 43, Masvingo 40, Kezi 40, Victoria Falls 40, West Nicholson 40, and Zvishavane 40. The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare has urged people to be wary of diarrhoea, headaches, vomiting and dehydration-related conditions.
Health and Child Welfare Minister Dr Henry Madzorera on Tuesday said the direct effects of the hot temperatures were dehydration and sweating. He encouraged people to drink a lot of water.
Minister Madzorera said the weather also favoured the breeding of flies and mosquitoes, urging people to use fly-traps and be wary of diseases caused by flies.
The Met Department attributed the high temperatures to a middle level high-pressure centre that developed last Sunday.
Farmers have been encouraged to carry out their farming activities early and stop by mid-morning.
Cases of people collapsing while working in gardens or fields have been reported in Bulawayo.
Source - TH
