Month: February 2023 Posts

Rains devastate Blantyre

Feb 12, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Blantyre, destroying roads, crops and buildings. One of the areas heavily affected by the flooding is Machinjiri Township where Makalanga bridge has been washed away, leaving a road impassable… ...

Two die after vehicle swept away in Mzimba

Feb 05, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Two people have died after flood water swept away their vehicle along Enukweni River in Mzimba on Saturday afternoon. Mzuzu police spokesperson Paul Tembo has identified the two as Penjani Kanyimbo who was driving and… ...

Flood waters spell doom for communities in Zambia

Feb 04, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A total of 22 districts across Zambia are underwater due to climate change-induced flooding caused by above-average rains and Malawi's neighbour requires US$33 million to reach more than 171,200 affected people. A recent report by… ...

76-year-old man swept away while crossing river

Jan 23, 2023 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

A 76-year-old man identified as Mtayamasika Chindapata has died after being swept away as he attempted to cross Kang'ona Stream. Public Relations Officer for Mponela Police Station sergeant Macpatson Msadala has confirmed and said that… ...

MET Department monitoring Tropical Storm Cheneso

Jan 19, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorogical Services in Malawi says it is monitoring Tropical Storm Cheneso which has formed in the Indian Ocean where it is expected to intensify as it continues moving westward… ...

Mzuni students destitute as rain leaves hostels flooded

Jan 18, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Heavy rains in Mzuzu have flooded hostels at Luwinga where Mzuzu University (Mzuni) students reside. The students have complained that they have lost their belongings due to the flooding and they have been forced to… ...

Woman dies after being swept away in stream

Jan 17, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A 27-year-old woman identified as Maria Belenito has died after being swept away while attempting to cross flooded Lidye Stream. Chiradzulu Police spokesperson Constable Cosmas Kagulo said the incident happened at Nsambo Village, Traditional Authority… ...