Southern Malawi Braces for Potentially Devastating Tropical Storm [Video]

By Twink Jones Gadama

As the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services issues a warning about a possible tropical storm headed towards Southern Malawi, residents and authorities are gearing up for what could be a dangerous weather event.

With memories of past cyclones and storms still fresh in their minds, the people of Malawi are taking no chances as they prepare for the potential impact of this new weather system.

The tropical storm is expected to develop in the Indian Ocean and make its way towards Southern Malawi by Sunday, March 10, 2023.

The department has indicated that there is a 60 percent chance that the storm will reach or come close to the region, prompting concerns about potential damage and disruption to communities in its path. With a history of devastating cyclones and storms in recent years, including Cyclones Freddy and Idai, Tropical Cyclone Gombe, and Tropical Storm Ana, the threat of …