Flash floods hit Chikwawa

Written By: MANA REPORTER | Feb 25, 2025
Flash floods have hit several areas in traditional authorities (TA) Lundu and Ngabu in Chikwawa where several households have been affected following two days rains in the district.

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Flash floods have hit several areas in traditional authorities (TA) Lundu and Ngabu in Chikwawa where several households have been affected following two days rains in the district.

Chikwawa Disaster Risk Management Officer, Charity Machika, said two days of rainfall triggered the flooding, with already high water levels in the Shire River worsening the situation.

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Some of the affected areas in Chikwawa- Pics, Leah Malimbasa (Mana)

“In the area of Group Village Head Mateyu, TA Lundu, 247 households have been affected, but the number is expected to rise,” she said, adding that assessment is  underway at Group Village Head Chavilakale, TA Ngabu.

Machika said a clearer picture of the situation will come later after completing assessment.

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