The latest Agrometeorological bulletin issued by the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) has shown that most parts of the country have received above-normal rainfall.
The above-normal rainfall was recorded from the period 10th to 20th January 2026.
The Agrometeorological Bulletin further indicates that during the forecast period, the soil moisture saturation in most parts of the country averaged between 90 and 100 percent.
Meanwhile, the ZMD has forecast widespread rainfall anticipated across the country from January 21st to 31st, 2026.
“Widespread rainfall anticipated across Zambia from 21st to 31st January, 2026.”
The department has projected flash floods and flooding in flood-prone areas during the forecast period.
“Flood-prone areas are likely to experience flash floods and flooding during the forecast period,” the Agrometeorological bulletin read.
On the part of the farmers, ZMD has advised farmers to suspend land preparation and planting in low-lying and waterlogged fields to avoid seed rot and poor crop establishment.
Farmers have been further counselled to improve field drainage to allow excess water to flow away from crop fields.
ZMD also urged farmers to apply top-dressing fertiliser cautiously and to refrain from applying fertilisers during heavy rains.
The department cautioned farmers to scout for pests such as fall armyworms and diseases constantly.
