Why the Indian Ocean Is Spawning Strong and Deadly Tropical Cyclones
The Indian Ocean has made its mark on the global news cycle this year. In March, tropical cyclone Idai made headlines as one of the most severe storms to have…
Malawi
Malawi – Deadly Landslides in Northern Region
Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) reported on 22 April that at least 3 people have died in rainstorms and landslides that occurred in Rumphi District in the country’s…
Cyclone Idai Shows Why Long-Term Disaster Resilience Is So Crucial
Cyclone Idai struck Beira, the fourth largest city in Mozambique, in mid-March with torrential rains and winds of more than 190 km per hour. It took days for the sheer…
Southern Africa – EU Aid For Cyclone Idai Victims in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi
The European Union has announced an additional €12 million in humanitarian support in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. This funding will assist people in need following cyclone Idai and the subsequent…
Why Malawi Is Failing to Protect People From Floods and What Needs to Be Done
Severe floods in Malawi have affected about a million people and claimed 56 lives. This isn’t uncommon in the country. Between 1946 and 2013, floods accounted for 48% of major…
African Cyclone Survivors Risk ‘Second Wave’ of Loss With Disease Threat
At least half a million people are at risk of disease as clean water runs short in the disaster zone NAIROBI, March 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – At least half…
Cyclone Idai’s Trail of Destruction Across Southeast Africa
Mozambique started three days of national mourning for those killed in what has been called the worst humanitarian crisis in the country’s history. NAIROBI, March 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) –…
Mozambique – Copernicus Sentinel-1 Maps Floods in Wake of Idai
As millions of people in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe struggle to cope with the aftermath of what could be the southern hemisphere’s worst storm, Copernicus Sentinel-1 is one of the…
Malawi and Mozambique – Death Toll Rises After Widespread Flooding
The number of people killed in heavy rains and flooding in southern Malawi has risen to 30, while the number of people affected is now approaching 500,000 with an estimated…
Malawi – Deadly Floods in Southern Region
Heavy rains in southern and central parts of Malawi have caused flooding and rivers to overflow, in particular the Shire River in Chikwawa, where local media say 6 people have…
Malawi – 1,000 Displaced by Floods in Central and Southern Regions (Updated)
Update, 19 February 2019 Further heavy rain in Malawi has affected areas of Southern and Central regions. Previously authorities had reported that around 1,000 people had been displaced after floods…
South East Africa – Deadly Storms and Floods in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique
Violent storms and flash flooding triggered by heavy rain have affected the south east African countries of Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique over the last few days. Over 20 people have…
Malawi – Thousands Hit by Floods in Northern and Central Regions
Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has reported heavy rain and flooding in parts of Northern and Central Regions, affecting over 2,000 people and damaging roads and hundreds of…
Malawi – Floods in Central and Southern Regions Affect 2,000
Flooding in Malawi has affected over 2,000 people in parts of Central and Southern regions since 03 March, with more heavy rain a possibility over the coming days. Chikwawa District,…
Malawi – Hundreds Displaced by Floods Across the Country
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in Malawi has reported that flooding in several areas of the country has affected around 3,000 people over the last few days. Northern…
Malawi – Deadly Floods in Northern Region
Local media in Malawi are reporting that flooding in the far north of the country has left at least one person dead and several families displaced. Flooding struck in Karonga…
