Disasters Archives

Cyclone Freddy to land in Malawi this evening

Mar 12, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), says Tropical Cyclone Freddy will land in Malawi’s Southern Region this evening with torrential rains expected to persist to Tuesday. This is coming as most districts… ...

Turkey and Syria earthquake: death toll passes 5,000

Feb 07, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria yesterday has jumped to over 5,000. The magnitude 7.8 quake - the deadliest in Turkey since 1999 - hit early on Monday and was… ...

Over 1,400 people dead after earthquake hits Turkey, Syria

Feb 06, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Over 1,400 people have died and thousands have been injured after earthquake hit central Turkey and northwest Syria. The magnitude 7.8 quake, which hit in the early darkness of Monday morning, has also destroyed buildings… ...

Lilongwe District Council appeals for support towards schools, households affected by disaster

Dec 06, 2022 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Lilongwe District Council has called upon well-wishers to assist schools and households affected by disaster in the district. District Commissioner for Lilongwe District Council Dr. Lawford Palani made the appeal in an… ...

DoDMA calls for mindset change on disaster management

Oct 30, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says if the country wants to reduce disaster risks, there is need for mindset change in the implementation of disaster risk management programmes. Charles Kalemba who is DoDMA… ...

Mangochi teachers trained on disaster risk management

Sep 07, 2022 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Primary school teachers in Mangochi have been trained on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) so that they should impart the DRM knowledge to learners in their respective schools through Environmental and DRM school clubs. The training… ...

DoDMA constructing evacuation centres worth K1.7 billion

Nov 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) is constructing evacuation centres to host people displaced by disasters in five districts of Chikwawa, Balaka, Phalombe, Zomba and Mangochi. The five districts were amongst the worst hit… ...