<p data-start="0" data-end="435">The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) reports that during the 2025/26 rainy season, Malawi has been affected by stormy rains, strong winds, flash floods, and lightning. These hazards have impacted 36,283 households, representing about 163,274 people, across 29 districts. As a result, 40 people lost their lives and 209 were injured, mainly due to lightning strikes and collapsing walls.</p>
<p data-start="437" data-end="782">Flooding alone affected 1,912 households and displaced 2,132 people, who were sheltered in 14 temporary camps. By 19 January 2026, DoDMA had successfully closed 13 of the 14 camps and supported affected families with return-home packages, including food and basic household items. One camp in Nkhata Bay remains open.</p>
<p data-start="784" data-end="1113" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">To respond to the disasters, K8.6 billion has been mobilized for relief and recovery efforts, but there is still a funding gap of K4 billion. DoDMA is therefore appealing to donors, organizations, and individuals to provide additional support to help restore services, prevent further impacts, and support early recovery</p>

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