Schools and other learning institutions have been urged to implement immediate measures to protect learners and staff following a heatwave alert issued by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS). The Department has forecast temperatures of up to 42C in parts of the Southern Region, with unusually high temperatures also expected across the […]
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned of persistent rains in the central and northern regions of Malawi which may result in flash floods. Head of the department, Joram Nkhokwe, says while the southern region will be receiving some erratic rains, the rains will be heavy and persistent in the centre as […]
Malawians should brace for extreme weather conditions in the coming days with floods to hits parts of the Southern Region from New Year’s eve as a weather phenomenon that could develop into a tropical cyclone is building up in the Indian Ocean, weather experts have warned. In this regard, the weather experts are advising people […]
Weather experts say Malawi has this month recorded highest temperatures in 30 years. The country has for the past days from November 19 to 25 registered a steady weather rise to as high as 45 degree Celsius in some parts of the country. Jolam Nkhokwe, director for Climate Change and Meteorological Services says in a […]
Three students were rushed to hospital on Tuesday after heatwave knocked them down in Chikwawa. Malawi is experiencing intensive heatwave ahead of planting rains this month. The three female students from Phwadzi Catholic Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Chikwawa are now said to be in stable condition. Schools officials said the excessive heat in […]
Malawi is currently is baking with the hottest days with weather experts predicting the heatwave will continue until Thursday. According to a statement signed by Jolam Nkhokwe, director of the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, the baking temperatures are as a result of direct heat energy from the sun-positioned overhead over Malawi. Different […]
Weather experts have issued a red light warning for severe weather conditions from today in the south, central and lakeshore areas. Jolamu Nkhokwe, director of department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says heavy rainfall, associated with strong winds, lightning and thunder is expected over the central, southern and lakeshore areas from today, Wednesday up […]
As many parts of the country are experiencing excessive high temperatures, the Ministry of Health and Population has issued safety measures for the public to follow. The Ministry of Health advises the public to keep their living space cool below 32°C during the day and 24° C during night. “This is especially important for infants […]
Weather experts say the country will continue experiencing the record-breaking heat wave conditions with high temperatures running up to 39C due to what they say warm and dry north easterly air flow into the country. The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services say the humid conditions started on Sunday and will run up to […]
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has issued severe weather warning likely to affect South and Central regions. The warning is for heavy rain and strong winds which will batter the two regions this week. Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Jolamu Nkhokwe, in a media statement said Northern Region areas will […]
Over 300 people in Phalombe district have been forced out of their homes after strong winds blew off their rooftops recently. The strong winds hit several villages in all the six Traditional Authorities (T/A) of the district by destroying close to 174 households. According to a report produced by the Phalombe District Council, communities of […]
The department of climate change and metrological services says Malawians should brace for prolonged chilly weather conditions as most climate models are projecting that these conditions will persist in the next coming months. In the statement on weather released on Sunday by the department and signed by its director Jolamu Nkhokwe, currently there is no […]