Cyclone Gezani will side-step Zimbabwe – Met Department
THE Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) says Tropical Cyclone Gezani will not enter Zimbabwe, although the system is expected to influence weather conditions across the country. In a statement issued Thursday, the MSD said it is continuing to closely monitor Tropical Cyclone Gezani, currently active in the southwest Indian Ocean. “As of this morning, […] The post Cyclone Gezani will side-step Zimbabwe – Met Department appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.
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THE Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) says Tropical Cyclone Gezani will not enter Zimbabwe, although the system is expected to influence weather conditions across the country.
In a statement issued Thursday, the MSD said it is continuing to closely monitor Tropical Cyclone Gezani, currently active in the southwest Indian Ocean.
“As of this morning, Gezani has weakened to a Severe Tropical Storm but is expected to re-intensify as it moves west-southwest away from Madagascar,” the department said.
The MSD, the system is forecast to affect neighbouring countries before changing direction.
“The system is projected to briefly approach the coast of Mozambique before turning southward into the southern Indian Ocean, where it is likely to dissipate,” reads the statement.
The weather authority emphasised that Zimbabwe will not be directly impacted by the cyclone.
“While the cyclone is not expected to enter Zimbabwe, its effects will be felt across the country. Currently, the system is drawing moisture away from Zimbabwe, contributing to dry conditions over the western areas,” reads the statement.
Furthermore, the MSD said rainfall could be experienced later in the month.
“As the storm moves further south in the Mozambican Channel, a moisture band may form, bringing rainfall to Zimbabwe from 15 to 17 February 2026,” the statement said.
The MSD urged the public and farmers to remain cautious and said it will continue monitoring the situation and issue updates as necessary.
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