Dry spell to continue throughout month– Nzovu

JUSTINAH MUKUKA
Lusaka
THE prolonged dry spells currently being experienced in the country are expected to continue throughout the month of February, especially over the southern half of the country.
Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu said in a ministerial statement to Parliament yesterday that the current dry spells, coupled with high temperatures, are depleting soil moisture and impacting agricultural activities and water availability.
Mr Nzovu said the weather conditions are posing several challenges to critical sectors within the country’s economy, and that it is crucial to adapt to strategies for sustainable farming practices, water management, and disaster preparedness…https://enews.daily-mail.co.zm/welcome/home