Zambia: all warning channels
Zambia in Africa (Southern Africa). Waarning tracks 19 warning categories for Lusaka and the surrounding area, from Zambia Meteorological Department and Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- capitalLusaka
- regionAfrica · Southern Africa
- risk profiledrought, flood, storm, heat, epidemic, wildfire, landslide
- languagesen, ny
Official warning authorities
- meteoZambia Meteorological Department
- civilDisaster Management and Mitigation Unit
Warning categories for Zambia
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Health and Epidemic Warningsoutbreaks, vaccination and public health alerts
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Zambia?
Zambia Meteorological Department, Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit.
What is the emergency number in Zambia?
The primary emergency number is 999.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Zambia?
19 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Drought Warnings, Wildfire Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Health and Epidemic Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.