The Meteorological Services Department has forecast heavy rains in low lying areas starting on the 10th of this month.
Communities living in flood prone areas should brace themselves for tough times ahead as more excessive rains are set to pound their areas next week.
According to the Meteorological Services Department Head – Public Services Manager, Mr Tich Zinyemba, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, Matabeleland and some parts of the Midlands province will experience flooding.
Mr Zinyemba however said geographical Region 3, which covers Masvingo province is expected to have a short rainfall season.
With the ground already saturated and dams already overflowing, the rains are expected to worsen the already bad situation as some people are still marooned.