Hwange flash floods

  • Report on Hwange Flash Floods

    Report on Hwange Flash Floods

    Climate Correspondent Hwange received 139mm of rain in 3 hours.  Usually the town receives 50 mm or less per year.  This resulted in the drainage system being overwhelmed by flash floods resulting in damaged homes and properties including a stockpile of coal at Hwange Power Station, the country’s largest thermal power facility.  At least 70…