Rains Archives

Heavy rains expected in most parts of Malawi

Nov 30, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says people in the country should expect heavy rains this week which will pose a threat of flash floods. "Rainy weather over most areas posing a threat… ...

Alimi ayamba kubzala ku Mpemba

Nov 11, 2023 Peter Mavuto 0 &

Alimi okhala ku Mpemba mu mzinda wa Blantyre, ali mkati mobzala mbeu nzawo kutsatira Mvula ya mphamvu yomwe inagwa m'derali mu usiku wa pa 9 November, 2023. Bambo silika ochokera m’mudzi mwa Mkoma m'dera la… ...

DCCMS hailed for providing rainfall forecast information to extension workers

Oct 27, 2023 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

Agricultural extension workers for Lilongwe district on Thursday commended Department of Climate Change and Metrological Services (DCCMS) for timely provision of district weather forecast for 2023/2024 rainfall season. Ngwangwa Extension Planning Area (EPA) Agricultural Extension… ...

A meeting where Principal meteorologist in the department of Climate change and meteorological services, James Pagona, tipped Nkhatabay District Council members

Nkhata-Bay to receive normal to above normal rainfall

Oct 26, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says Nkhata-Bay district will receive normal to above normal amount of rainfall in the 2023/24 rainy season. The remarks were made when the Principal meteorologist in the… ...

Kulibe mphenzi yogulitsa – atero azanyengo

Oct 25, 2023 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Nthambi yowona zanyengo yatsutsa mphekesera zomwe zimamveka kuti anthu ena amatha kulenga mphenzi m'matsenga ndipo ena amagula pa mtengo wa 30 kapena 50 kwacha kuti aphe anzawo mwamatsenga. Izi zadziwika pamene nthambiyo inali ndi nkumano… ...

Heavy rains to start this week in Malawi

Oct 16, 2023 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says the Southern and Central areas of the country will experience heavy rains this week. The weather service has indicated that this is due to the… ...

Water ministry warns of floods in lakeshore districts

Apr 17, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation through the Department of Water Resources has warned people in lakeshore districts in Malawi to brace for floods. A statement released on Monday 17th April, signed by secretary for… ...

Over 20,000 hectares of crops affected by dry spell in Karonga

Apr 11, 2023 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

The prolonged dry spell in Karonga has affected over 20,000 hectares of crops such as maize, rice and tobacco. According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the dry spell has affected 8,742 hectares… ...

MP asks Govt to rehabilitate Nsanama-Nayuchi road

Apr 08, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Member of Parliament for Machinga East Esther Jolobala has asked Government to rehabilitate the Nsanama-Nayuchi road in Machinga which was damaged by Cylone Freddy. According to Jolobala, right now the road is impassable to the… ...

Mudslides hit Mzimba

Mar 28, 2023 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Residents in Traditional Authority (T/A) Mtwalo in Mzimba escaped from their homes last night following mudslides triggered by heavy rains. One of the residents Thomas Ng'oma said they are living in fear due to the… ...

Recovery of bodies continues in Malawi following Cyclone Freddy

Mar 17, 2023 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

People look on as an excavator digs through the mud in search of bodies © Jack McBrams / AFP The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has introduced K9 sniffer dogs to help in detection of people… ...

President Chakwera assures floods survivors of assistance

Mar 16, 2023 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday said government will ensure that every person affected by the recent Tropical Cyclone Freddy receives assistance as soon as possible. He was speaking at Nkando in Mulanje where he went… ...

Namondwe wapita koma mvula ya mphamvu igwabe m’madera ena — yetelo MET

Mar 16, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Nthambi yoona zanyengo ndi kusintha kwa nyengo yati namondwe wa Freddy yemwe wasakaza madera ambiri maka mchigawo chakumwera, wapita koma mvula ya mphamvu ipitilirabe kugwa m’madera ena. Izi ndi malingana chikalata cha chidziwitso chomwe Nthambi… ...

Concerned citizens cancel Monday demos

Mar 16, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A group of concerned citizens led by Bon Kalindo has cancelled anti-government demonstrations slated for Monday due to Cyclone Freddy which has hit Malawi’s southern part. The group through Kalindo disclosed about the development on… ...

Cyclone Freddy: Two injured, over 80 houses damaged in Balaka

Mar 15, 2023 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

File photo In Balaka, two people have been injured while 82 houses have collapsed following a deadly storm. Public Relations Officer for Balaka District Council, Mary Makhiringa, said 40 of the damaged houses are within… ...