Heatwave expected in 13 Malawi districts
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Malawivoice
A heatwave is expected to affect 13 districts in Malawi’s Southern Region until Friday next week, with temperatures above seasonal norms. Meteorological services recommend drinking safe water, limiting outdoor activities and avoiding the sun during the hottest hours, according to the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services.
A heatwave is expected to affect 13 districts in Malawi’s Southern Region, with above-normal temperatures, from 18 to 23 October 2026. The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has identified the affected areas in its forecast.
The districts listed are Nsanje, Chikwawa, Mwanza, Neno, Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Mulanje, Phalombe, Zomba, Machinga, Ntcheu and Balaka. The department recommends drinking enough safe water and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. The northern and central areas of the lakeshore are expected to be less affected.
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