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Chikwawa Floods Displace Thousands After Heavy Rains
On December 26,2025, relentless torrential rains have caused the Shire River to burst its banks, submerging vast areas of Chikwawa District. Preliminary reports from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) indicate over 5,000 households have been displaced, seeking refuge in makeshift camps. The M1 Road near Bangula is impassable, severing a key transport link. Malawi Red Cross Society teams are conducting emergency rescues by boat, distributing blankets and chlorine, but warn of a high risk of waterborne diseases. The district council has
On December 26,2025, relentless torrential rains have caused the Shire River to burst its banks, submerging vast areas of Chikwawa District. Preliminary reports from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) indicate over 5,000 households have been displaced, seeking refuge in makeshift camps. The M1 Road near Bangula is impassable, severing a key transport link. Malawi Red Cross Society teams are conducting emergency rescues by boat, distributing blankets and chlorine, but warn of a high risk of waterborne diseases. The district council has
