Another cyclone to hit Zimbabwe
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA
ZIMBABWE is reportedly set to experience another tropical cyclone that will result in massive flooding, especially in Manicaland province.
The tropical storm, named Cyclone Chalane, according to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) is likely to follow the path of Cyclone Idai, which occurred in March last year and left a trail of destruction in eastern Zimbabwe.
Thousands of people, especially in Chimanimani, Chipinge and some parts of Masvingo, were displaced while more than 500 others reportedly died.
About 300 people are still missing since the occurrence of Cyclone Idai.
“The MSD is monitoring a weather system in the Indian Ocean that might develop into a tropical cyclone. It is predicted to move towards the Mozambique coast by December 30, 2020,” read the MSD notice.
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CPU Teams On High Alert
December 24, 2020
The cyclone is expected to hit parts of Manicaland next week.
President Mnangagwa yesterday said the Government had already been proactive on the looming natural disaster.
He said CPU teams had been activated to manage the impact of the cyclone in the event that it hits eastern parts of the country next week as anticipated.
There were fears the cyclone could be destructive like Cyclone Idai which hit parts of Manicaland 21 months ago.
“We hear that a cyclone similar to Idai is building up in the ocean (Indian) and it can come here so we are warning our people especially in Manicaland that is areas like Chipinge and Chimanimani and surrounding places.”
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