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Met dept projects more rainfall over S/Province

Met dept projects more rainfall over S/Province
Written by Florence Bupe
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:10:03 AM

THE Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) has projected increased rainfall activity over the Southern Province as the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) oscillates over the central and southern parts of the country.

Southern Province senior meteorological officer Munalula Mate stated that heavy rainfall was expected over the western and eastern parts of the province.

The seasonal cumulative rainfall so far indicates normal to above normal performance, but Siavonga and Namwala districts have over the last few days experienced a dry spell which has adversely affected crop performance.

“The seasonal rainfall indicates normal performance over most parts of the province with Munyumbwe, Maamba and Chipepo acquiring the highest surplus of 54 per cent, 26 per cent and 27 per cent, respectively,” he stated.

Labels: INTERTROPICAL CONFERGENCE ZONE, METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT, MUNALULA MATE, RAINFALL, SOUTHERN PROVINCE

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