First seasonal forecast points to healthy rains ahead

The forecasts emerged this week as weather scientists from SADC finalised their annual meeting held prior to the onset of the rain season. The Southern African Regional Climate Outlook (SARCOF) meeting, held in Zambia this year, concluded on Thursday with good news for local farmers and most of the regional neighbourhood.

The meeting also included representatives from the local Department of Meteorological Services, who will synthesise the findings and release their own localised forecast later this month.