Flood - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Flood

Living the realities: Communities struggle to combat urban flooding challenges

His statement truly encapsulates the devastation the floods have wrought on this former-commercial farm and now a sprawling 10-12 hectare human settlement.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 21, 2026

Living the realities: Communities struggle to combat urban flooding challenges

Red Cross on high alert as heavy rains trigger flood fears

ZRCS secretary-general Elias Hwenga said the organisation had moved into full preparedness mode to ensure a rapid and co-ordinated response should disaster strike.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Jan. 21, 2026

Red Cross on high alert as heavy rains trigger flood fears

Do not gamble with flooded rivers, bridges

THE warning from the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) and the Department of Civil Protection could not be clearer: avoid crossing flooded rivers and bridges to prevent loss of life.

By Newsday Jan. 20, 2026

Do not gamble with flooded rivers, bridges

Zim faces heavy rains, flash floods

The heavy rains, according to the alert, would be accompanied by strong winds, lightning and thunderstorms expected across the country.

By Sharon Zebra Jan. 20, 2026

The floods we created

The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) is, therefore, correct in accusing the City of Harare of “creating its own flood disaster”.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jan. 19, 2026

Zim faces heightened floods risk

Over the past week, moderate to heavy rainfall persisted across northern and eastern southern Africa, including Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa.

By Brent Shamu Jan. 16, 2026

Rains expose Kadoma's poor drainage

The city's poor drainage system has become a ticking time bomb, leaving many wondering if the authorities are prepared to handle the crisis.

By Azriel Chimeno Jan. 4, 2026

Stop treating flood warnings as routine noise

It is a warning of yet another cycle of fear, displacement and preventable loss.

By Newsday Dec. 4, 2025

Stop treating flood warnings as routine noise

The city that forgets to drain

While there is truth in council’s observation about littering, laying the blame exclusively at the feet of informal traders tells only a fraction of the story.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Nov. 24, 2025