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Malawi

BREAKING NEWS! Over 50 CCAP members feared dead on Lake Malawi

Maravi Post correspondent
CCAP members drown in Lake Malawi

RUMPHI-(MaraviPost)—Sorrow has engulfed the people of Rumphi district in the Northern region, as over 50 people are feared dead after a boat carrying church members en-route from Easter prayers, capsized on Lake Malawi in Rumphi.

According to Zodiak radio, the accident involving members of the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP), happened at around 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Rumphi Police Station Officer Charles Mpezeni, said as of Sunday afternoon, eight people had been rescued while eight bodies were recovered.
The people were returning to Tchalo from Mlowe in Rumphi district, where they had been attending Easter prayers since Friday.
Senior Superintendent Mpezeni, says the rescue operation continues, while police are yet to establish the cause of the accident.
There is speculation that the boat was overloaded when it capsized.
In recent days, Rumphi has experienced heavy rains, which could also have been contributed to the accident, according to Zodiak.
We will keep our reader informed as we get more information.
Malawi

Karonga-Mzuzu M1 road cutoff, motorists stranded as heavy rain cause havoc in Karonga

Maravi Post correspondent

KARONGA-(MaraviPost)—People travelling between Karonga and Mzuzu had a rude awakening on Tuesday after learning the cutting off of Karonga-Mzuzu M1 road at Jalawe near Mchenga coal mine, a development which left many commuters stranded.

Speaking in an interview with Maravi Post, Rumphi police spokesperson Charles Mpezeni confirmed of the tragedy, saying the development follows the persistent rainfall that hit the area.

karonga road rendered impassable

According to Mpezeni, only pedestrians can manage to cross the affected part of the road.

“What happened was that the bridge was washed away and some people are just crossing by foot,” said Mpezeni.

He then asked the road users especially drivers and motorcyclists to be careful.

Meanwhile, the said rain has also affected houses and properties of the communities in Karonga district.

The development comes at a time the country is expected to receive rainfall above normal as predicted by the department of climate change and meteorological services.

Malawi has a sub-tropical climate, which is relatively dry and strongly seasonal. The warm-wet season stretches from November to April, during which 95% of the annual precipitation takes place.

Annual average rainfall varies from 725mm to 2,500mm with Lilongwe having an average of 900mm, Blantyre 1,127mm, Mzuzu 1,289mm and Zomba 1,433mm.

The low-lying areas such as Lower Shire Valley and some localities in Salima and Karonga are more vulnerable to floods.