津巴布韦气候部长预测,10月旱季过后2024/25年的农业季节降雨量通常高于正常水平。 Zimbabwe's Climate Minister predicts normal to above-normal rainfall for the 2024/25 agricultural season after a dry October.

津巴布韦气候部长Sithembiso Nyoni宣布, 继10月干旱之后, 预计该国将在11月开始降雨. Zimbabwe's Climate Minister Sithembiso Nyoni announced that the country expects to receive rains starting in November, following a dry October. 虽然降雨量一直低于平均水平,但预测表明,2024/25农业季节的降雨量通常高于正常水平。 Although rainfall has been below average, forecasts suggest normal to above-normal precipitation for the 2024/25 agricultural season. 这是在上个季节降雨量不足之后发生的,使20%的人口面临潜在的饥荒。 This comes after inadequate rainfall last season left 20% of the population facing potential famine. 世界银行的一份报告警告说,气候变化增加了地下水干旱的风险,影响到农业、能源和林业部门。 A World Bank report warns of increased groundwater drought risk due to climate change, impacting agriculture, energy, and forestry sectors.