IFAW takes relief for animals to flood hit areas

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:39:00 +0100zodiakmalawi (en)

According to a Press statement released on Sunday signed by IFAW Communications Manager Christina Pretorius, the exercise will start with the lower shire where reports indicate more than 91 thousand animals have reportedly died and many others affected.

Malawi: 10 February 2015: World events

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 01:30:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Niger - Conflict • Over the last two to three days, active combats between Boko Haram insurgents and a mix of patrols from Niger and Chadian forces took place in Diffa. Although no report is currently available, significant causalities are reported among the civilian population.

Malawi MPs Offer Meager Support to Flood Victims

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 21:43:00 +0100allafrica (en)

analysis. Blantyre Parliamentarians in Malawi have begun reviewing the budget for 2014/15. To campaigners' dismay, few resources have been allocated to disaster management, even though the country has been shattered by flooding. As the budget review session got underway in Malawi's parliament on Tuesday (02.

EU allocates €3 million to help flood victims in Southern Africa

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 01:27:00 +0100echo (en)

The European Commission is giving €3 million in humanitarian aid to assist the people affected by severe flooding in Malawi , Mozambique and Madagascar. The current heavy rains in the region have caused floods that destroyed houses, schools, hospitals and other infrastructure, leaving thousands in....

Malawi: Malawi MPs Offer Meager Support to Flood Victims

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 11:45:00 +0100allafrica (en)

analysis. Blantyre Parliamentarians in Malawi have begun reviewing the budget for 2014/15. To campaigners' dismay, few resources have been allocated to disaster management, even though the country has been shattered by flooding. As the budget review session got underway in Malawi's parliament on Tuesday (02.

Malawi MPs Offer Meager Support to Flood Victims

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:57:00 +0100allafrica (en)

analysis. Blantyre Parliamentarians in Malawi have begun reviewing the budget for 2014/15. To campaigners' dismay, few resources have been allocated to disaster management, even though the country has been shattered by flooding. As the budget review session got underway in Malawi's parliament on Tuesday (02.

'Brace for Floods, Storms'

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:38:00 +0100allafrica (en)

People in different parts of the country have been warned to brace for floods and storms this week as the country expects heavy rains. The Civil Protection Unit yesterday urged people to listen to daily weather warnings and take heed of advice from the unit to save lives and property.

Malawi: Xi Offers Condolences to Malawi Over Serious Flooding

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:06:00 +0100allafrica (en)

press release. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Thursday to Malawi an President Peter Mutharika over severe flood disasters that have killed at least 180 in the country. "I, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, offer my condolences to all victims of the flood disasters," Xi said in the message.

Malawi: 30 January 2015: Malawi - Floods

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:52:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Situation. • Since December 2014, heavy rains affected Malawi causing rivers to overflow, floods, deaths and damage, especially in the southern districts of Nsanje, Chikwawa and Phalombe. • A state of emergency has been declared by the President of Malawi on 13 January 2015 for 15 districts (out of 28), see affected districs on the map.

Malawi: Xi Offers Condolences to Malawi Over Serious Flooding

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 02:31:00 +0100allafrica (en)

press release. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Thursday to Malawi an President Peter Mutharika over severe flood disasters that have killed at least 180 in the country. "I, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, offer my condolences to all victims of the flood disasters," Xi said in the message.

‘Brace for floods, storms’

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 23:10:00 +0100herald (en)

Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter People in different parts of the country have been warned to brace for floods and storms this week as the country expects heavy rains. The Civil Protection Unit yesterday urged people to listen to daily weather warnings and take heed of advice from the unit to save lives and property.

Malawi: Southern Africa Alert: Severe flooding damages crops; nearly 300,000 people displaced

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 21:29:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Heavy mid-season rainfall has caused extensive flooding across several areas in the region, affecting approximately 930,000 people, including some 300,000 who were displaced from their homes. Despite the current humanitarian response, the extent of the crop land inundated by these floods will likely....

Malawi: Authorities Rail At NGOs for Not Helping Flood Victims in Mzimba

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:55:00 +0100allafrica (en)

M'mbelwa District Council authorities in Mzimba have turned their ire on Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) for not turning up to lend a hand to victims of natural disasters in the district. Speaking in an interview with Malawi 24 on Monday, Director of Administration for the council Thomas....

Malawi: Race to prevent disease outbreaks after Malawi floods

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:32:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Over 42,000 people are living in overcrowded tents after heavy flooding in Malawi . Red Cross is working hard to provide safe water and prevent cholera and malaria outbreaks. With over a third of Malawi devastated by floods, the International Red Cross Movement is racing to help 42,000 desperate people.

Flood Relief Must Be Gender Responsive

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:45:00 +0100allafrica (en)

Lilongwe President Peter Mutharika declared Malawi a disaster zone earlier this month after floods hit 15 of the country's 28 districts, leaving more than 200 people dead or missing, and displacing 174 000 people across the country. Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs says 638 000....

Daughter of the floods: A new life amid natural disaster in Malawi

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 07:31:00 +0100MSF-ca (en)

Three weeks later after Malawi was devastated by the largest floods in living memory, people are still struggling to get on with their lives. Some must also continue to plan for events that even floods can’t disrupt — like the arrival of a new baby. The following piece tells the story of Berita, an....

SA to the rescue in Malawi

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:46:00 +0100iol (en)

Rescue South Africa member, Marius du Toit, flies over a vast swathe of land on a Malawi military helicopter and assesses the damage caused by the torrential rains that have displaced thousands of people. Blantyre - South African aid organisations on a humanitarian mission to flood-stricken Malawi....

Malawi: Flood relief must be gender responsive

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:29:00 +0100maravipost (en)

Lilongwe, 28 January: President Peter Mutharika declared Malawi a disaster zone earlier this month after floods hit 15 of the country’s 28 districts, leaving more than 200 people dead or missing, and displacing 174 000 people across the country. Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs....

Malawi - Flood relief must be gender responsive

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:04:00 +0100allafrica (en)

By Daud Kayisi. Lilongwe, 28 January: President Peter Mutharika declared Malawi a disaster zone earlier this month after floods hit 15 of the country's 28 districts, leaving more than 200 people dead or missing, and displacing 174 000 people across the country.

Malawi: Southern Africa: Floods and Cyclones Update (as of 28 Jan 2015)

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:33:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

MOZAMBIQUE: Since the declaration of a red alert on 12 Jan, heavy rains and floods have affected 157,172 people (32,711 households) and the death toll currently stands at 120. The Prime Minister visited the hardest hit province of Zambézia this week. Despite logistical difficulties and initial....

International Medical Corps Deploys Team to Flood-Affected Malawi

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 23:08:00 +0100trust (en)

Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. January 27, 2015 - International Medical Corps has deployed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to Malawi to help those affected by massive flooding along the Shire and Ruo rivers.

Malawi: International Medical Corps Deploys Team to Flood-Affected Malawi

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:12:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

January 27, 2015 - International Medical Corps has deployed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to Malawi to help those affected by massive flooding along the Shire and Ruo rivers. The ERT, comprised of International Medical Corps regional and sectorial experts, will complete a rapid assessment of the....

Flood Apply Flood filter

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:20:00 +0100MSF-uk (en)

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Malawi: Xi Offers Condolences to Malawi Over Serious Flooding

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:03:00 +0100allafrica (en)

press release. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Thursday to Malawi an President Peter Mutharika over severe flood disasters that have killed at least 180 in the country. "I, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, offer my condolences to all victims of the flood disasters," Xi said in the message.

UN agencies ramp up aid efforts to flood-hit Southern Africa countries

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:38:00 +0100irishsun (en)

Tuesday 27th January, 2015 20 January 2015 - With Malawi , Mozambique and Madagascar continuing to face torrential rains and worsening floods, United Nations agencies are scaling up relief efforts to assist those affected and displaced in the southern African countries.

Xi offers condolences to Malawi over serious flooding

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:06:00 +0100cctv-en (en)

Full coverage: China’s Leaders BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Thursday to Malawi an President Peter Mutharika over severe flood disasters that have killed at least 180 in the country. "I, on behalf of the Chinese government and people,....

Xi offers condolences to Malawi over serious flooding

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:18:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences on Thursday to Malawi an President Peter Mutharika over severe flood disasters that have killed at least 180 in the country. "I, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, offer my condolences to all victims of the flood disasters," Xi said in the message.

Emergency Appeal As Flood-Hit Country Fears Long-Term Crisis

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:52:00 +0100allafrica (en)

With over a third of Malawi devastated by floods after weeks of heavy rains, and with the fear of more to come, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a 2.6 million Swiss franc emergency appeal to help 42,000 desperate people.

Malawi: Malawi: 2.6 M Swiss franc emergency appeal as flood-hit country fears long-term crisis

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:29:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

to help 42,000 desperate people. emergency appeal The appeal will support emergency operations of the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) which is already aiding thousands of destitute people in the worst-affected southern districts of Nsanje, Chikwawa, Phalombe and urban Blantyre.

Mozambique: Severe flooding threatens Mozambique

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:25:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Across Mozambique, flooding has killed dozens of people, disrupted the lives of 90,000 others, destroyed 10,000 houses and brought down bridges and power supplies in Zambezia Province, according to Tearfund. Over the weekend (from 24 January onwards), the Anglican Diocese of Niassa, one of Tearfund....

84 morts dans les innondations

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 01:49:00 +0100icilome (fr)

Mozambique - Les inondations qui ravagent le centre et le nord du Mozambique ont fait 84 morts et près de 140.000 sinistrés, alors que l'acheminement de l'aide est compliquée dans certaines zones dont l'accès a été rendu difficile, a indiqué mercredi un représentant de l'ONU au Mozambique.

Malawi: 21 January 2015: South-eastern Africa – Floods

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:02:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Situation: Madagascar - Tropical Cyclone and Flood • Due to the recent heavy rains and the passage of the Tropical Storm CHEDZA, 35 people have died, and 117 181 have been affected. In addition, there were 44 389 people displaced, 2 322 houses destroyed, 1 451 houses damaged, 200 schools damaged,....

Malawi: Climate Prediction Center’s Africa Hazards Outlook January 22 – January 28, 2015

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:02:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Heavy, flood inducing rainfall continued over southeastern Africa during the last week. Suppressed rains across southern Angola and northern Namibia strengthen mid seasonal moisture deficits. 1) Although good rains were observed over the Greater Horn of Africa during late November and early....

Madagascar: 21 January 2015: South-eastern Africa – Floods

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:01:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Madagascar - Tropical Cyclone and Flood. • Due to the recent heavy rains and the passage of the Tropical Storm CHEDZA, 35 people have died, and 117 181 have been affected. In addition, there were 44 389 people displaced, 2 322 houses destroyed, 1 451 houses damaged, 200 schools damaged, eight health....

UN Agencies Ramp Up Aid Efforts to Flood-Hit Southern Africa

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:39:00 +0100allafrica (en)

With Malawi , Mozambique and Madagascar continuing to face torrential rains and worsening floods, United Nations agencies are scaling up relief efforts to assist those affected and displaced in the southern African countries. In Madagascar, 'despite the severe impact, aid workers on the ground....

Malawi: Southern Africa: Floods and Cyclones Update (as of 21 Jan 2015)

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:58:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Malawi . A Preliminary Response Plan will be presented to the Office of the Vice President today, 21 January, based on which resources will be mobilized to support immediate interventions in affected areas. The plan is based on 121,000 people being displaced by the recent floods, with 50 people killed and 153 still missing.

Illovo steps in to assist Malawi flooding victims

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:42:00 +0100bdlive (en)

ILLOVO Sugar says its Malawi an unit is housing about 3,000 people on its agricultural estate as the country grapples with deadly flooding and torrential rains. Illovo said in response to questions that the flooding in Malawi had affected the south of the country adjacent to Illovo’s Nchalo agricultural estates and factory.

Illovo steps in to assist Malawi flooding victims

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 05:06:00 +0100businessday (en)

ILLOVO Sugar says its Malawi an unit is housing about 3,000 people on its agricultural estate as the country grapples with deadly flooding and torrential rains. Illovo said in response to questions that the flooding in Malawi had affected the south of the country adjacent to Illovo’s Nchalo agricultural estates and factory.

UN agencies ramp up aid efforts to flood-hit Southern Africa countries

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:20:00 +0100un-org (en)

20 January 2015 #150 With Malawi , Mozambique and Madagascar continuing to face torrential rains and worsening floods, United Nations agencies are scaling up relief efforts to assist those affected and displaced in the southern African countries. In Madagascar, ‘despite the severe impact, aid....

UN agencies ramp up aid efforts to flood-hit Southern Africa

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 23:41:00 +0100un-org (en)

20 January 2015 #150 With Malawi , Mozambique and Madagascar continuing to face torrential rains and worsening floods, United Nations agencies are scaling up relief efforts to assist those affected and displaced in the southern African countries. In Madagascar, ‘despite the severe impact, aid....

Flood Death Toll Across Southern Africa Reaches 260

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 01:31:00 +0100bloomberg (en)

The likely death toll from flooding and torrential rain in Mozambique , Malawi and the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar reached 260, with about 360,000 people driven from their homes. Seventy-one people have died in northern and central Mozambique, with 80,000 displaced, Rita de Almeida,....

Madagascar: Southern Africa: Floods and Cyclones Update (as of 19 Jan 2015)

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:26:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Southern Africa Forecast. According to the forecast for 18 to 24 January 2015, Malawi and Mozambique will continue to experience heavy rainfall, particularly in the north. In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Chedza, heavy rains are set to continue across most of Madagascar, including the capital....

Over Mk5 Billion Required to Help Flood Victims

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:34:00 +0100allafrica (en)

The Malawi government has disclosed that over MK 5 Billion is needed for relief aid to floods victims in the country. The revelations were made by Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima in a briefing on Friday after visiting the affected families in the lower Shire districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje.

Relief for flood-hit Mozambique and Malawi

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:23:00 +0100thetimes-za (en)

Relief organisations are readying themselves to move into neighbouring Malawi , where the government estimates that as many as 135000 people have been displaced by the floods that hit the southern part of this landlocked country. "Malawi is facing probably the biggest flood disaster in its history," said the Gift of the Givers.

Malawi: Floods - President Mutharika to Visit Flood Victims

Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:33:00 +0100allafrica (en)

Malawi president Peter Mutharika will tomorrow visit areas hit by the recent heavy flooding and people affected by the disaster in the southern region tomorrow. "President will among other areas visit the people at Mpondasi in Mangochi district and Ulongwe in Balaka South" reads a statement released by State House's press officer, Chikondi Juma.

Floods - Over Mk30 Million Needed to Help Victims in Blantyre

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:38:00 +0100allafrica (en)

The recent flood situation in Malawi has caused a lot of damage to people's lives in hardest hit areas, leaving them destitute and helpless. But according to authorities funds more than MK 30 Million will be needed to help victims in Malawi commercial city of Blantyre alone.

At least 176 killed, 153 missing in Malawi floods

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:57:00 +0100bostonglobe (en)

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi, its vice president said Friday.

Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:44:00 +0100tvnz (en)

More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi , its vice president said today. Dozens more people are missing, with at least 153....

Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:32:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi, its vice president said Friday.

Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 19:30:00 +0100wcfcourier (en)

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Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:36:00 +0100usnews (en)

By RAPHAEL TENTHANI, Associated Press. BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi, its vice president said Friday.

Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:34:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

BLANTYRE, Malawi More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi, its vice president said Friday.

Floods Kill at Least 176, Displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:28:00 +0100ABCnews (en)

More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi , its vice president said Friday. Dozens more people are missing, with at least 153....

Malawi floods: 176 dead, 200,000 displaced

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:21:00 +0100mercurynews (en)

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) -- More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi, its vice president said Friday.

Floods kill at least 176, displace 200,000 in Malawi

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 18:15:00 +0100daytondailynews (en)

More than 176 people are dead and at least 200,000 have been displaced from flooding that has left homes and schools submerged in water and roads washed away by the deluge in the southern African country Malawi , its vice president said Friday. Dozens more people are missing, with at least 153....

Malawi MET warns of more rain

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:11:00 +0100nyasatimes (en)

After five days of prolonged rains that caused havoc in most parts f southern Malawi the officials at the Department of the Meteorological Services and Climate Change says more rains will be now be shifting to northern and central areas. In its weather forecast report released on Friday the Met....

Floods - President Mutharika to Visit Flood Victims

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:16:00 +0100allafrica (en)

Malawi president Peter Mutharika will tomorrow visit areas hit by the recent heavy flooding and people affected by the disaster in the southern region tomorrow. "President will among other areas visit the people at Mpondasi in Mangochi district and Ulongwe in Balaka South" reads a statement released by State House's press officer, Chikondi Juma.

Floods Kill at Least 40 People in Malawi and Mozambique

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:30:00 +0100naharnet-en (en)

Flooding from heavy rains have killed at least 40 people in Mozambique and neighboring Malawi , where a state of natural disaster was declared Tuesday in nearly a third of the country. In Mozambique, where some waters have risen to over double flood thresholds, a group of 25 school children was swept....

Malawi: Floods kill at least 40 people in Malawi and Mozambique

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:19:00 +0100reliefWeb (en)

Maputo, Mozambique | AFP | Tuesday 1/13/2015 - 19:27 GMT. Flooding from heavy rains have killed at least 40 people in Mozambique and neighbouring Malawi , where a state of natural disaster was declared Tuesday in nearly a third of the country. In Mozambique, where some waters have risen to over....

Malawi: Authorities Warn of More Floods in the Next Two Weeks

Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:15:00 +0100allafrica (en)

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 districts in the next two weeks. Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Jolam Nkhokwe said the trend is as....

Malawi: Authorities Warn of More Floods in the Next Two Weeks

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 13:42:00 +0100allafrica (en)

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 districts in the next two weeks. Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Jolam Nkhokwe said the trend is as....

Malawi braced for floods as heavy rains due to hit in two weeks -MET

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 11:48:00 +0100nyasatimes (en)

The departnment warned that flooding in potential flood prone districts should be anticipated in the next two weeks. Jolam Nkhokwe, Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has told Malawi News Agency (Mana) the trend is as a result of active Congo Air Mass coupled with a low pressure area in the Mozambique Channel.