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Southern Africa: More Rains, More Deaths As Floods Set to Worsen
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 19 January 2015
Aid agencies raced on Monday to reach tens of thousands of people displaced by catastrophic floods across southern Africa, as more heavy rain was forecast in the coming days. Read more »
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Malawi: Floods Death Toll Rises
Malawi24, 17 January 2015
At least 176 people have died in flash floods ravaging Malawi and 200,000 others displaced, Vice President Saulos Chilima said on Friday. Read more »
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Deadly Malawi Floods Displace Thousands
Violent storms and floods have claimed the lives of over a hundred people while thousands have been displaced.
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Malawi: Mutharika Says Malawi Faces Unprecedented Disaster
Malawi24, 17 January 2015
President Peter Mutharika has described the magnitude of this year's flash floods as a disaster that has never been experienced in Malawi before as the country struggles to cope… Read more »
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Malawi: Malawi Deluged With a Month's Worth of Rain in 24 Hours
Malawi24, 16 January 2015
Devastating floods continue to wreak havoc in most parts of Malawi with some areas being hit with a month's worth of rain in just 24 hours. Read more »
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Mozambique: Floods in Malawi, Mozambique Force Thousands to Flee
UN News, 16 January 2015
United Nations agencies are gearing up relief efforts in Malawi and neighbouring Mozambique, where heavy rains have caused severe flooding, displacing thousands of people and left… Read more »
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Malawi: Heavy Rains Leave 700 Families Homeless in Thyolo
Malawi News Agency, 16 January 2015
Two school going children are reported to have died while four others sustained minor injuries in Thyolo after being hit by walls of falling houses due to heavy rains that have… Read more »
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Malawi: Floods - Woman Rescued After Giving Birth
Malawi24, 17 January 2015
A woman was rescued on Friday after giving birth while trapped by flood waters in the Lowe Shire, Malawi Vice President, Saulos Chilima revealed. Read more »
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Malawi: AU to Aid Flood Victims
Malawi24, 17 January 2015
The African Union has joined several other organisations such as the United Nations (UN) in answering President Peter Mutharika's call for international intervention by committing… Read more »
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Malawi: Govt Sets Up Hotline for Reporting Flood Disasters
Malawi24, 15 January 2015
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs in Malawi has established a free hotline for the general public to report on disasters that have occurred in their areas, as floods… Read more »
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Malawi: Chilima Calls On Malawians to Help Flood Victims
Malawi24, 15 January 2015
Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima has called on members of the general public to help fellow citizens affected by floods that hit the nation following heavy rains. Read more »
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Malawi: President Mutharika Declares State of Disaster
Malawi News Agency, 14 January 2015
My fellow Malawians, as you may be aware, some parts of the country, especially in the Southern Region, have experienced a lot of heavy rainfall since last week. This rainfall has… Read more »
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Malawi: Govt Allocates U.S$1 Million to Support Flood Victims
Malawi24, 14 January 2015
The Malawi government has allocated about half a billion kwacha (US$ 1.08 million) to help mitigate the impact of floods that have hit most parts of the country, leaving thousands… Read more »
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Malawi: Floods - Seven People Killed in Blantyre
Malawi24, 14 January 2015
Seven people have died in Malawi's commercial city of Blantyre as houses collapsed on them as a result of a heavy downpour that has been falling in the city since Sunday. Read more »
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Malawi: Floods - Joyce Banda Condoles Bereaved Families
Malawi24, 14 January 2015
Malawi former President Joyce Banda has passed her condolences to families whose relatives have been killed by the raging floods caused by persistent rainfall that the country has… Read more »
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Malawi: Former President Banda Insults Malawi Flood Victims
Malawi24, 14 January 2015
Straight from her hide out, Malawi former President Joyce Banda whose current whereabouts are unknown as she is fleeing an impending and definite arrest over her role in the… Read more »
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Malawi: President Calls Off Mozambique Trip Over Floods Situation
Malawi24, 14 January 2015
Following recent ongoing flooding in Malawi, President Peter Mutharika has cancelled his trip to Mozambique for the inauguration of the country's President elect, Filipe Nyusi Read more »
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Malawi: Flights Diverted as Deadly Floods Worsen
Malawi24, 14 January 2015
Passenger planes were forced to abort landings at Chileka International Airport in Blantyre amidst worsening weather condition throughout Malawi. Read more »
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Malawi: Two Family Members Drown in Balaka
Malawi News Agency, 14 January 2015
Rains continue to cause havoc in the country as two people of the same family have died in Balaka district after drowning. Read more »
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Malawi24, 13 January 2015
President Peter Mutharika has declared Malawi a state of disaster over districts affected by floods following a heavy downpour in most parts of the country. In a statement made… Read more »
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Malawi: 100 People Killed in Nsanje As Floods Hit Malawi
Malawi24, 13 January 2015
Floods in Malawi have swept the whole Manyowa village in Nsanje with over 100 people feared dead as President Peter Mutharika appeals for urgent international support. Read more »
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Malawi: Flood Victims in Chikwawa On the Rise As 40 Hectare of Crops Destroyed in Salima District
Malawi News Agency, 9 January 2015
Floods have continued to displace people in Chikwawa District as the number of the affected households is now on the rise to over 6000. Read more »
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Malawi: Floods Hit Malawi
Malawi24, 9 January 2015
Malawi has in the last few weeks been hit by floods and storms that have damaged a lot of property and led to the deaths of more than 5 people and others missing. Read more »
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Malawi: Floods Leave Many Homeless
Malawi News Agency, 9 January 2015
Heavy rainfalls Thursday caused Likangala River to swell overflowing to residential areas of Chikanda, Mpondabwino, Mpunga and other areas, where several houses have been washed… Read more »
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Malawi: Warning - More Floods in the Next Two Weeks, 561 Victims in Blantyre
Malawi News Agency, 8 January 2015
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned of high rainfall amounts which will eventually trigger flash floods and flooding in potential flood prone… Read more »
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Malawi: Authorities Warn of More Floods in the Next Two Weeks
Malawi24, 8 January 2015
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned of high rainfall amounts which will eventually trigger flash floods and flooding in potential flood prone… Read more »
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Malawi: Floods Displace Over 200 Households in Chikwawa
Malawi News Agency, 6 January 2015
Over 200 households in some parts of Chikwawa district have been displaced by floods due to heavy rains on January 2, 2015. Read more »
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Malawi: Two Not Yet Found in Nasolo River Flood in Ndirande
Malawi24, 26 December 2014
A four day search for two remaining missing bodies of people who were washed away by floods in Nasolo river in Ndirande in Blantyre is still underway. Read more »
