The Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) has forecast isolated thunderstorms from 5th to 9th November 2025.
According to a statement issued by the ZMD in Lusaka today, the thunderstorms will be influenced by elevated temperatures being experienced across the country.
The thunderstorms will also be induced by a moist and unstable airflow from Congo, coupled with airflow from the southeast and localised convection.
“Moist and unstable airflow from Congo together with a combination of airflow from the southeast and localised convection due to elevated temperatures across much of Zambia, are expected to trigger isolated thunderstorms,” the statement read in part.
The anticipated rains are expected to cover mainly the western half of the country and gradually extend eastward covering the rest of the country during the forecast period.
The statement indicated that the anticipated rains are expected to be heavier in Southern, Western, Northern, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula Provinces.
“These rains are anticipated to be heavier especially in parts of Southern, Western, Northwestern, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula Provinces.”
As part of precaution measures, the department has warned members of the public to avoid sheltering under trees during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of lightning strikes, suspend water transport activities during stormy conditions to prevent accidents while farmers have been urged to protect their harvested crops so as to prevent damage from rain.
This is good…thank you for the update.
This is good…thank you for the update.