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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the light showers recorded in some parts of the country over the past few days do not mark the start of the rainy season.<\/p>\n

In an interview with State media, MSD head of forecasting James Ngoma said thundershowers are probable in the Matabeleland region, Midlands, Harare, Mashonaland East, and Bulawayo. He said:<\/p>\n

The rains are still isolated and farmers cannot start planting now as some areas have not even received a drop.<\/p>\n

Isolated afternoon thundershowers are expected in areas along the main watershed with brief clouds coupled with hot and humid afternoon conditions.<\/p>\n

All other areas should be mostly sunny and hot by the day, becoming mild towards evening.<\/p>\n

Brief cloudy periods and odd showers remain probable over Beitbridge and Gwanda districts.<\/p>\n

Last week MSD warned of the possibility of erratic rainfall across much of northern Zimbabwe from October to December.<\/p>\n

It however forecasted normal to above normal rainfall in some central and southern western regions of the country over the same period.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the light showers recorded in some parts of the country over the past few days do not mark the start of the rainy season. 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