https://zmd.gov.zm/api/cap/rss.xmlLatest alerts from Zambia Meteorological Departmentenpublic domainThu, 23 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0000Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0000https://zmd.gov.zm/media/images/Header_1.original.jpghttps://zmd.gov.zmhttps://zmd.gov.zm/api/cap/b39633fb-0e68-409c-bb5c-d0a46155c500.xmlA strong high pressure system over the southeast coast of South Africa will induce a cool and moist airflow in most parts of Zambia. This will result in an increase in windy weather conditions and a reduction in temperature, Additionally, cloudy weather conditions are expected in some parts of Muchinga, Eastern, Lusaka, Central and Southern Provinces.zambianweather@gmail.com (Zambia Meteorological Department)Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.894.0.2026.7.23.15.9.0https://zmd.gov.zm/api/cap/3e810e36-e2f2-4b84-b0d5-7ea62733f6df.xmlWindy, cloudy, and cooler weather conditions are expected to affect Lusaka Province and parts of Eastern Province from 26th to 27th June 2026. As the system advances, these cool and windy conditions are anticipated to extend to other parts of the country. The strong winds and lower temperatures may cause damage to sensitive crops, including bananas and tomatoes. In addition, the prevailing conditions could worsen respiratory illnesses, particularly among individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions. These can also be hazardous for users of water transport.zambianweather@gmail.com (Zambia Meteorological Department)Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.894.0.2026.6.25.11.34.0https://zmd.gov.zm/api/cap/28613e12-a643-45b4-a885-7545a2aff39e.xmlA strong high pressure system is expected to induce an increase in windy weather conditions over the southern half of Zambia from Wednesday 17th June to Saturday 20th June, 2026. These strong winds are likely to result in dusty conditions, reduced visibility, and disruptions to water transport activities on major water bodies, including Lake Kariba.zambianweather@gmail.com (Zambia Meteorological Department)Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:49:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.894.0.2026.6.16.10.49.0https://zmd.gov.zm/api/cap/75ec8863-f248-46bc-9e93-47fcc7e582cb.xmlHeavy rain accompanied by thunder is expected to affectMwinilunga, Ikelenge, Kalumbila and surrounding areas in the next hour. this is likely to lead to flash floods in flood prone areaszambianweather@gmail.com (Zambia Meteorological Department)Fri, 08 May 2026 07:55:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.894.0.2026.5.8.7.55.0https://zmd.gov.zm/api/cap/f7179103-d4a1-4841-80d0-3e820d7234f1.xmlRainfall activities affecting parts of Western and Southern Provinces are expected to continue this afternoon and proceed into the night. These rains are likely to cause damage to already harvested crops and may cause flash flooding in flood prone areas.zambianweather@gmail.com (Zambia Meteorological Department)Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.894.0.2026.4.22.13.24.0