Zimbabwe: Hailstorm Leaves Trail of Destruction in Masvingo As Homes, Cars Damaged
Residents said hailstones dented cars, shattered windows and forced some families into temporary shelter as damage assessments continued.
- On Monday, a severe hailstorm struck Masvingo, Zimbabwe, affecting at least 60 households with heavy rain, strong winds, and unusually large hailstones that hit shortly after 17:00.
- The weather event follows a recent warning from the meteorological services department regarding an 88% to 94% probability of an El Nino phase during the 2026/27 rainy season.
- Masvingo Mayor Councillor Aleck Tabe described the destruction as "significant and deeply distressing," noting that strong winds ripped off roofs while hail shattered windows and solar panels. Businesses in the city centre also reported damage.
- To support affected families, Masvingo City Council opened Mucheke Hall and Rujeko Hall as emergency shelters. Civil Protection Unit chief director Nathan Nkomo confirmed no injuries have been recorded so far.
- Ongoing assessments by the Masvingo District Civil Protection Unit aim to determine the full scale of damage as recovery efforts begin. Tabe urged residents to assist vulnerable community members, including children and older people.
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