Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Lilongwe, January 9 (Xinhua) — Since the start of the rainy season in Malawi in September 2025, at least 36 people have been killed, another 37 injured, and thousands of families forced to flee their homes, local authorities confirmed.
The disaster, which mainly included heavy rains, strong winds, flash floods and lightning strikes, has affected 29 Malawi councils, including three cities – Blantyre, Zomba and the capital, Lilongwe, Department of Disaster Management Commissioner Wilson Moleni said on Thursday.
According to him, 35,758 households (approximately 160,011 people) have been affected since September 1, 2025. The greatest losses were recorded in Nkota-Kota District, located on the lake's shores: 10,772 households affected, 11 dead, 2 missing, and 37 injured.
The agency is currently providing assistance to the affected population by providing food and non-food items, while search and recovery operations continue in Nkota-Kota district. –0–
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.