Floods triggered by continuous rainfall have displaced over 160,000 people across Malawi, authorities say. Limited funding is hampering response and recovery efforts as more communities remain at risk.
The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Feston Kaupa, has assured survivors of recent natural disasters in selected districts of sustained government support to...
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned Malawians to inspect buildings and avoid flood-prone areas as heavy rains linked to the ITCZ are expected to persist into early January, raising risks of flash floods and infrastructure damage.
Flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rains have damaged roads and property in Nkhotakota, displacing families and prompting ongoing search and rescue operations as authorities urge residents to remain vigilant.
Heavy rains have washed away key bridges, disrupting travel nationwide, as the Roads Authority works with Mota-Engil and China Civil to restore access, identify detours and repair damaged sections on major roads, with 13 councils affected following persistent seasonal downpours.
Flash floods in Chikwawa have affected over 2,000 households after days of heavy rain, collapsing homes, destroying food supplies and injuring four people, as authorities warn of urgent needs for food and shelter across several hard-hit traditional authorities district-wide impact.
