Civil Protection Unit Issue Warning On Heavy Rains This Week.

By Lloyd Mwale in Kadoma

The Department of Civil Protection Unit has issued a swarning for citizens to be on high alert of forecasted heavy rains across the country expected from Friday January 6 up to Sunday January 8 2023.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works department of Civil Protection Unit (CPU), the department has urged citizens to take heed of the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) alerts.

“We urge citizens to take heed of the Meteorological Services Department alerts as they continue monitoring the unfolding situation. Citizens should be on the watch for possible flooding, avoid crossing flooded rivers and to stay indoors,” reads the statement.

The department also called on all relevant stakeholders and traditional leaders throughout the country to disseminate the information to their various communities, particularly in Mashonaland, Manicaland, some parts of Midlands and Masvingo where heavy rains are expected.

The Meteorological Services Department alert has forcasted heavy rains in excess of 65mm in 24hours.
The District Civil Protection Committees countrywide have been mobilised.

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