HARARE — Residents have been urged to take immediate precautions as heavy thunderstorms and possible flash flooding are expected across Harare and surrounding areas between 1pm and 8pm today, 6 October.
The warning, attributed to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) and the City of Harare, places several low-lying and flood-prone areas at heightened risk.
🚨 EMERGENCY SAFETY GUIDANCE
Residents are urged to:
- STAY INDOORS between 1pm and 8pm where possible.
- DO NOT CROSS flooded rivers, bridges, streams or roads, even if the water appears shallow.
- Move valuables, important documents and medication to higher ground.
- Unplug electrical appliances if it is safe to do so and avoid contact with electrical equipment in wet areas.
- Keep children away from drains, rivers and floodwater, particularly around the Marimba and Mukuvisi waterways.
- If water begins entering your home, move immediately to higher ground and alert neighbours who are in a safer location.
- Do not attempt to drive or walk through fast-moving floodwater.
đź“Ť AREAS AT HIGHER RISK
Areas identified as being at higher risk include Budiriro Paddocks, Kuwadzana Paddocks, Mbare, Highfield, Glen Norah, Glen View, Warren Park D, Waterfalls/Hopley, Chitungwiza and Borrowdale vleis.
Residents in these areas are encouraged to take precautions before the storms intensify rather than waiting for flooding to begin.
đź“ž EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Harare City Emergency Services:
0242 783982
0242 783983
0242 783984
0242 783987
0242 772375
Residents are encouraged to save these numbers and share the warning with family members, neighbours and anyone living in low-lying or flood-prone areas.
Stay indoors where possible, avoid floodwater and prioritise your safety.
