A snapshot of Zimbabwe’s rain and the ITCZ

January 23, 2025 / Staff Writer /
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The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently bringing significant climatic influences to Zimbabwe, with scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affecting Manicaland and Mashonaland provinces.

Parallel to these atmospheric conditions, Zimbabwe is closely monitoring Kariba Lake, a vital resource for hydroelectricity. The lake level is steadily increasing as the rainy season progresses. Though lower than last years, closing the period under review at 476.01m (3.57% usable storage) on January 20, 2025, compared to 477.76m (15.71% usable storage) recorded on the same date last year.

The lake's levels are gradually increasing due to sustained rainfall. According to the Zambezi River Authority, though slightly lower than the previous year's levels, the lake remains within its operational range for hydropower generation.

The Kariba Lake is designed to operate between levels 475.50m and 488.50m (with 0.70m freeboard) for hydropower generation.

The Zambezi River Authority’s primary function is to operate, maintain, monitor and regulate the water level in the Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River.

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