Malawi to Receive Good Rains [Video]

Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) says Malawi is expected to receive normal to above normal rainfall amounts in most parts of the country during the 2022/2023 rainfall season.

In a statement released on Thursday, the department said extreme weather event such as heavy rains which leads to floods are also likely to occur in flood prone areas while some parts of the country may experience pockets of prolonged dry spells during the season.

“During the period of October to December 2022, normal to above –normal total rainfall amounts are expected over most areas of the country, however, there is a high chance of below normal rainfall amounts in the month of December mainly over central and northern areas of Malawi.”

“During the period of January to March 2023, normal total rainfall amounts are expected over most areas, with some pockets of below normal likely over the south …