Flood Victims Refuse to Relocate to Uplands in Nsanje
Over twenty-eight thousand flood victims are refusing to relocate to uplands in Nsanje, it has been learnt.
This comes after the district council ordered the people to relocate in the wake of a recent flooding situation in the Lower Shire district.
However, Nsanje District Commissioner Douglas Moffat insists that the government will ensure that the people at Makhanga forcefully move from the area.
According to Moffat, the...
Floods, landslides kill Thirteen in Rwanda capital City
RWANDA - At least 13 people died in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, in overnight heavy rains and others were injured, government officials said Monday. The East African nation has seen dozens of deaths caused by torrential rains in recent weeks.
The latest downpour began Sunday evening, causing flooding and mudslides that swept away 15 houses in the capital and left some roads inaccessible.
“We can confirm that...
Over 500 Families Affected by Floods in Chikwawa, Nsanje Districts
Over 500 farmers have been affected by recent floods in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts, authorities have said.
According to Shire Valley Programs Manager, Taurayi Mlewa at the moment, the authorities are discussing possible ways of helping the farmers.
He said the discussions will have to be in line with the decentralization District Civil Protection Committees policy.
The affected are areas in Traditional Authorities Maseya, Makhuwira, Chimombo, Ndamera,...
One Dies, Three Injured From Floods in Nsanje
One person is reported to have died while three were injured in Nsanje where floods have wreaked havoc.
The victim was from Chief Chimombo's area in the district and was swept away while the other three who have sustained serious injuries are from Chief Ndamera village.
The injures are reported to have happened due to walls of the house they were living collapsing on them.
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China provides US$1 million to support families recovering from floods
The Chinese Government has provided US$1 million to UNICEF to help families recovering from the effects of the March 2019 floods in Malawi.
This includes funds for water treatment chemicals, nutrition therapeutic treatment
supplies, iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementary tablets for adolescent girls, child
protection services and procurement of school supplies, recreation materials and Early
Childhood and Development kits.
The floods affected about 975,000 people in 15 districts...
