On Jan. 28, the influence of Tropical Storm “Ana” (Ana) blows into Malawi. Has made heavy rains for more than a week and caused massive flooding. People’s houses are submerged in water. At least 20 people have been reported dead and more than 100 seriously injured in 15 districts.
Malawi’s Ministry of Emergency Management spokesman said: More than 200,000 people from 48,000 households have been affected by the floods, most of them evacuated from their homes under water. People are now in need of shelter, food, water and necessities. While the transport of aid to the affected people in the affected areas is difficult.
Recently, President Lazarus Chakwera declared a state of emergency in 15 districts in the south and east of the country. for local officials to urgently mobilize aid to the people
News reports stated that Mozambique’s Meteorological Department has warned of Tropical Storm Batsirai that is forming in the middle of the Indian Ocean. And is expected to land in eastern Africa over the weekend, saying that although it is a small storm. But it might escalate into a severe tropical storm in the coming days.
