Stay hydrated and ready for warm days ahead: Tips ...

Stay hydrated and ready for warm days ahead: Tips from the MSD

Michael Mashiri

The Meteorological Services Department has advised the public to always stay hydrated by drinking enough water whenever they spending time outdoors.

In a weather forecast date on the period extending from October 25 to 27, the MSD said they were expecting mild weather in the morning, but it would turn hot as the day progresses in areas like Harare, Matabeleland North, parts of Midlands and other areas.

“For Thursday, the forecast indicates that the eastern Highlands will experience brief cloudy periods with a light easterly breeze. Regions like Matabeleland North, Harare Metropolitan, northern parts of the Midlands, and all Mashonaland provinces may also have a light easterly breeze. Other areas such as Bulawayo Metropolitan, Matabeleland South, southern parts of Midlands, and Masvingo Provinces are expected to be less windy. The weather will be mild in the morning and become hot in the afternoon, with partly cloudy conditions prevailing over much of the country,” the report reads.

The weather conditions they were expecting, the MSD highlighted, had impacts as they particularly affect the health of the elderly, young children and those already ill.

The MSD urged people to ensure that whenever they want to embark on a journey or do anything outside, they would have taken water for them to be safe.

“To mitigate these impacts, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking sufficient water. Seeking advice from local health practitioners is recommended, especially if spending extended periods outdoors during the day,” the MSD said.

They advised those interested in farming that there was it was time for them to ensure that their land is ready, but planting at this moment was still recommended for those with access to irrigation.

“Monitoring the temperature in fowl-runs and adjusting heat can help reduce bird mortality. Additionally, it is important to learn water harvesting methods before the next wet spell and seek shelter indoors when thunder is heard,” they added.

According to them, the weather outlook for Friday indicates mostly sunny and hot conditions across the entire country, with a predominant north-easterly airflow.

This month has seen a change in weather as in many parts of the country were hit by heavy rains which were accompanied with lightning, hailstorms and strong winds that resulted in many areas being plunged in darkness as it affected electricity.