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Water shortages have of late caused many health problems as people resort to unprotected water sources. This research study assessed water shortages and coping mechanisms of Harare residents in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out in Msasa Park and Dzivaresekwa Extension suburbs. Coping mechanisms used by the residents during the time of water shortages were identified. Multiple sources of evidence were provided by respondents from the two suburbs. Instrument triangulation was used to add authenticity to the research findings. Convenient sampling and snowballing of 40 residents and 10 councilors was used to draw respondents from the whole population.Findingsshowed that residents went up to more than a month without clean tap water.Respondents were aware of the causes of water shortages.Some respondents from Msasa Park had home-made wells on their households whilst respondents from Dzivarasekwa relied on community boreholes.Residents used buckets and dishes for harvesting rainwater. Recommendations were thatcity authorities should make a roaster for water cuts. Ward councilors should hold developmental meetings on a regular basis to clarify and assiston issues concerning the residents' welfare. There was need to regularly service community boreholes so that residents would continuously have safe and clean water. Keywords: Improved water source,Personal hygiene,sanitation,ward Councillor,water supply,

An assessment of water shortages and coping mechanisms of Harare residents: A case of Msasa Park and Dzivaresekwa Extension.