WEEKLY WEATHER STATEMENT VALID UNTIL 20/11/2022

SUMMARY OF WEATHER AHEAD

Expect few thunderstorms and rain showers mainly over southern Malawi on Monday 14th November due to the influence of moist unstable air mass. However, more thunderstorms which will be locally heavy mainly over southern, northern and lakeshore area are expected from Tuesday 15th November to 20th November, 2022 . This will be due to the meeting of warm easterly and moist south easterly air mass.

WEATHER DURING PAST WEEK

The country experienced thunderstorms and rain showers which were locally heavy mainly over northern and southern areas. Lwakwa in Chitipa, registered 44.9 mm on 10th November while Nchima in Thyolo, registered 26mm on 13th November, 2022.

ADVISORIES FOR THE COMING WEEK

Thunderstorms are often associated with lightning and strong winds. Therefore, stay in a safe and closed shelter whenever a thunderstorm is within vicinity until it clears. The public is also reminded to make sure that all buildings and other structure are strong enough to withstand strong winds. Town and City Authorities should make sure that all water drainage are functional. Farmers are encouraged to seek advice from Agriculture Extension Workers in their respective areas on planting time.

For further information please contact: The Director, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change, P. O. Box 1808, Blantyre, Malawi. Tel: (265) 882 266 579

Place of issue: Blantyre       Date of issue: Sunday, 13th November 2022