Lightning's getting people killed, and meteorologists are screaming at folks to get inside when storms hit.
The Meteorological Services Department laid out basic survival rules after deadly strikes kept happening. They're telling people to bail indoors the second lightning starts flashing and to quit standing under trees, utility poles, or random objects that attract electricity. Using farm machinery or riding open vehicles like tractors during storms is asking to get fried.
MSD warned everyone to stay out of open fields, skip showers and taps while thunder's rolling, and avoid wading into flooded zones. The agency's pushing people to check their updates regularly and pay attention to what the Department of Civil Protection drops.
Nathan Nkomo, who runs the Civil Protection Unit as chief director, said his crew is ready for whatever disasters the season throws at them. He admitted nobody can stop nature from doing its thing, but mitigating damage is totally doable. The unit already pushed out the National Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan to provinces and districts, giving local officials templates for handling emergencies when they pop off.
Nkomo said the Finance Ministry came through with the first chunk of cash from the National Disaster Fund. He called it a solid amount that'll boost how prepared they are and how fast they can respond when things go sideways. The funding lets them run different programs aimed at keeping communities safer.
The CPU's locked in on making sure people are ready and protected as nasty weather conditions barrel toward the country. Their whole approach banks on communities staying alert and following instructions instead of gambling with their lives during storms.
The Meteorological Services Department laid out basic survival rules after deadly strikes kept happening. They're telling people to bail indoors the second lightning starts flashing and to quit standing under trees, utility poles, or random objects that attract electricity. Using farm machinery or riding open vehicles like tractors during storms is asking to get fried.
MSD warned everyone to stay out of open fields, skip showers and taps while thunder's rolling, and avoid wading into flooded zones. The agency's pushing people to check their updates regularly and pay attention to what the Department of Civil Protection drops.
Nathan Nkomo, who runs the Civil Protection Unit as chief director, said his crew is ready for whatever disasters the season throws at them. He admitted nobody can stop nature from doing its thing, but mitigating damage is totally doable. The unit already pushed out the National Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan to provinces and districts, giving local officials templates for handling emergencies when they pop off.
Nkomo said the Finance Ministry came through with the first chunk of cash from the National Disaster Fund. He called it a solid amount that'll boost how prepared they are and how fast they can respond when things go sideways. The funding lets them run different programs aimed at keeping communities safer.
The CPU's locked in on making sure people are ready and protected as nasty weather conditions barrel toward the country. Their whole approach banks on communities staying alert and following instructions instead of gambling with their lives during storms.
