Heat Warnings in Zimbabwe
Heat Warnings for Zimbabwe (Southern Africa) come from Meteorological Services Department, Department of Civil Protection. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Harare.
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At a glance
- countryZimbabwe · Africa
- reference cityHarare (-17.83, 31.05)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- risk profiledrought, flood, storm, heat, epidemic, wildfire, landslide
What counts as a heat warnings
Heat warnings are issued when forecast temperature, humidity and night-time minimums are expected to put strain on the human body, especially for older people, infants and outdoor workers. Many countries use a multi-day heat health warning system that accounts for acclimatisation rather than a single temperature threshold.
Who issues heat warnings in Zimbabwe
- meteoMeteorological Services Department
- civilDepartment of Civil Protection
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Zimbabwe
- Shift physical work to the early morning.
- Drink water regularly before you feel thirsty.
- Check on older neighbours, and never leave children or animals in a parked car.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Zimbabwe: Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national public health institutes, Copernicus. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues heat warnings in Zimbabwe?
Meteorological Services Department, Department of Civil Protection. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Zimbabwe?
The primary emergency number is 999. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live heat warnings for Zimbabwe?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Harare from Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national public health institutes, Copernicus. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Zimbabwe
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.