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40 dead, 163 000 affected in rainy season disasters

Summary by The Nation
Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) says 40 people have died and 36 283 households, representing about 163 274 people, have been affected by stormy rains, strong winds, flash floods and lightning since the start of the 2025-26 rainy season. A statement issued yesterday signed by Commissioner Wilson Moleni indicates that out of the 40 deaths, 23 were caused by lightning and 17 by collapsing walls while 209 people sustained injuries.…
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The Nation broke the news in Blantyre, Malawi on Friday, January 23, 2026.
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