A recently released statement by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is issuing a severe weather warning, outlining that there will be strong winds, lightning and thunder, is expected over the central, southern and lakeshore areas of Malawi from Wednesday 12 February to Friday

14 February 2020.

The statement outlines that the winds and rains are due to the influence of Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone and the presence of a deep low pressure cell over central areas of Malawi. “The anticipated heavy rains are therefore likely to trigger flash floods, particularly those areas that are flood prone and low-lying in the south, centre and lakeshore, as soils are already wet in most areas in the country.” says the statement,  “On the other hand, strong winds and lightning could destroy property, cause injury and loss of lives.”

Meanwhile, the warning, issued by the Director of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Jolamu Nkhokwe, the department is closely monitoring atmospheric systems that influence weather developments in the country and will continue to issue updates to ensure that the public is kept safe from any weather related threats.