Temperatures, estimated to drop to a low 20°C, spurred by Cool Airflow Cloudy, and Windy Conditions, is forecast to hover over Muchinga, Eastern, Lusaka, and Southern Provinces of Zambia from July 6-10, a clarion call by experts for all, children chiefly, to stay warm and avert infections.

‎As climate change precipitates across the globe, bringing weather variables, the Zambia Meteorological Department has warned of cooler temperatures, cloudy skies, and windy conditions across the said provinces of as a high-pressure system.

This, experts say, is expected to drive moist south-easterly airflow from the Indian Ocean.

This, it predicts may cause a noticeable reduction in temperatures and affect some people if caution is not taken to remain warm or stay indoors to avert infections.

Expert analysis have attributed the change to a moderate, moist, and cool airflow expected to persist throughout the forecast period, resulting in overcast skies and increased wind activity in the affected regions, and with it may bring some effects, chiefly those with respiratory problems, a call for caution.

‎Residents in the impacted provinces are encouraged to stay alert and check daily weather updates as the cool conditions unfold this week.

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‎” Vulnerable groups, including individuals with respiratory conditions, the elderly, and young children, are advised to limit exposure to dust and use appropriate protective clothing.” a statement by Zambia Meteorological Department, under the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment reads, warning:

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It urges parents and guardians to closely supervise children and avoid unnecessary exposure to open fires, braziers, and other heating sources to prevent burn injuries during the cold spell.

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And according to weather predictions, during the period,

‎Zambia may experience the peak of its cool, dry winter.

When a cold, high-pressure system from the Indian Ocean sweeps across the country, daytime highs will drop to the low 20s°C, while nighttime temperatures will plunge to the single digits, often inducing frost in low-lying, sheltered areas.

Temperatures vary depending on the exact region, with certain districts experiencing more severe cold conditions:

Regional Temperature Expectations:

Daytime highs generally range from 22°C to 25°C, while nights are brisk and chilly, dropping to lows of 9°C to 13°C in Lusaka and Central Provinces.

Areas around Sesheke, Choma, and Itezhi-tezhi often record the coldest nights, occasionally plummeting to 3°C to 6°C, which can result in ground frost for Southern and Western Provinces.

Daytime highs hover around 23°C to 26°C, with brisk nights dipping between 7°C and 10°C for Copperbelt and North-Western Provinces.

Weather experts note that July 6 to 10 coincides with the peak of Zambia’s cold, dry season, and not the beginning.

The cold season officially begins in May, with July being historically the coldest month of the year. However, climate change variabilities have made it di