Cyclone Freddy: State of emergency declared in Malawi - BBC News

26/09/2026 · BBC News

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The death toll in Malawi from Tropical Storm Freddy rose to 99 on Monday, with 85 deaths recorded in the city of Blantyre alone, authorities have said. 

The country is struggling to contain the effects of the storm, which has wreaked devastation  in 10 of its southern region districts.  

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have destroyed houses, washed away roads and bridges, flattened crop fields and disrupted power generation.  

The Malawi government has declared a state of national disaster in the most affected districts.  

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Comentários da comunidade

@zeeza9464 YouTube · 14/03/2023 · 👍 22

Pray for us...am watching from centre of Blantyre in Malawi

@michaelsbs2737 YouTube · 15/03/2023 · 👍 4

From india, may God bless their country

@2Bwise_is2kno_whYs YouTube · 14/03/2023 · 👍 10

This storm, was brewing from Madagascar, inbetween Madagascar & southern Africa, for quite sometime...roughly 3-4 weeks before, according to all aspects entailing & detailing the weather events of 'Altas.' *Edit: Thoughts and Blessings, to all Life affected, regardless.

@lysothea897 YouTube · 14/03/2023 · 👍 8

This storm form at between Indonesia and Australia at February 06 to March 14. Means that this storm last for 37 days now make it the longest lasting on record.

@alenachipapi6006 YouTube · 15/03/2023 · 👍 3

I live in Malawi so pray for my country

@kathyohara6658 YouTube · 15/03/2023 · 👍 3

Thoughts and prayers are with you all in Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar. You have endured so much tragedy through bad weather for a few years now. The third world reaping the weather changes from first world emissions?