WARNING ON MODERATE TROPICAL STORM JUDE! 9 MARCH 2025 Alick Chibanthowa

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services wishes to advise the public that a low-pressure system in the Mozambique Channel has intensified into a moderate Tropical Storm JUDE. This storm is forecast to make landfall on the Mozambique coast between Beira and Nampula, likely by Sunday night. The storm is likely going to get to or closer to Southern Malawi by Monday, with rainfall anticipated to surpass 100mm within 24 hours. The following districts are predicted to experience the most severe impact (Category 10): Mulanje, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Zomba, Blantyre, Balaka, Ntcheu, Machinga, Neno, Mwanza, Nsanje, and Chikwawa (see image below). These torrential rains are expected to be accompanied by damaging winds, leading to a high risk of flooding in the areas highlighted in red, starting Monday. Areas marked in orange represent Category 9, while those in yellow represent Category 5.