Weather officials predict Zimbabwe will experience another rainy season after forecasters confirmed Tuesday the strong probability that La Niña patterns will develop during the 2025-2026 agricultural period. This marks the second straight year of beneficial growing conditions for farmers across the nation.
Rebecca Manzou, who directs the Meteorological Services Department, announced at the National Climate Outlook Forum in Harare that experts agree the approaching summer months will feature La Niña characteristics, bringing widespread precipitation. The climate phenomenon occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures drop below average, typically producing elevated rainfall and cooler temperatures across southern Africa. Most regions should anticipate normal to excessive moisture from November through March, though early November may prove somewhat drier before intensification around mid-month.
Agriculture Permanent Secretary Obert Jiri encouraged producers to accelerate field preparations as precipitation increases. Farmers may begin planting after receiving at least 20 millimeters of rain during 24-hour periods for three consecutive days. More than nine million plots have been readied nationwide under the government program. Commercial Farmers Union President Shadreck Makombe urged growers to capitalize on favorable projections while following guidance from agricultural advisers.
Rebecca Manzou, who directs the Meteorological Services Department, announced at the National Climate Outlook Forum in Harare that experts agree the approaching summer months will feature La Niña characteristics, bringing widespread precipitation. The climate phenomenon occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures drop below average, typically producing elevated rainfall and cooler temperatures across southern Africa. Most regions should anticipate normal to excessive moisture from November through March, though early November may prove somewhat drier before intensification around mid-month.
Agriculture Permanent Secretary Obert Jiri encouraged producers to accelerate field preparations as precipitation increases. Farmers may begin planting after receiving at least 20 millimeters of rain during 24-hour periods for three consecutive days. More than nine million plots have been readied nationwide under the government program. Commercial Farmers Union President Shadreck Makombe urged growers to capitalize on favorable projections while following guidance from agricultural advisers.
