https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/api/cap/rss.xmlLatest alerts from Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Servicesenpublic domainTue, 17 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0000Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0000https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/media/images/Depart_of_Climate_Change_and_Meteorological_Ser.original.pnghttps://www.metmalawi.gov.mwhttps://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/api/cap/2421d637-2a52-42ad-b959-f0aec18a98f8.xmlHeavy rainfall is expected to persist over most parts of Malawi during the forecast period, with the heaviest amounts anticipated over the lakeshore areas and the southern region. This situation is associated with a low-pressure system currently positioned over the country. The anticipated rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding and landslides particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas, as well as in locations where soils are already saturated. Districts at high flood risk (Category 6) include Karonga, Nkhotakota, Salima, Blantyre, Thyolo, Chiradzulu, Mulanje, Mangochi, Zomba, Machinga, Ntcheu, Mwanza, and Dedza. Furthermore, runoff from the highlands continues to pose a significant flood risk in the Shire Valley districts of Chikwawa and Nsanje. Currently Most areas have received high rainfall amounts with notable figures in the past 72hours.nationalmetcentre@gmail.com (Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services)Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.454.0.2026.3.17.17.54.0https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/api/cap/9d704d6b-5f23-4b7b-a079-ea1842ccda76.xmlHeavy rainfall is expected to affect most areas during the forecast period, with the highest risk over the southern, central, and lakeshore regions. These conditions are associated with the presence of a low-pressure system over Malawi. The rainfall may trigger flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas and possible damage to weak structures due to occasional strong winds.nationalmetcentre@gmail.com (Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services)Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:19:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.454.0.2026.3.14.9.19.0https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/api/cap/3ce8f42e-ba3d-4337-a98e-40b8181ddc21.xmlThe southern areas of Malawi have experienced a prolonged dry spell over the past week or more. Current weather analysis and forecast indicate that these conditions are likely to persist over the next 7 days.nationalmetcentre@gmail.com (Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services)Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:44:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.454.0.2026.1.31.9.44.0https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/api/cap/957edae8-a369-4a8c-a813-e7bce87ddd14.xmlThe Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is issuing a warning of heavy rainfall expected to affect lakeshore areas and several parts across northern and central Malawi. The adverse weather, characterized by intense downpours accompanied by strong winds and frequent lightning is particularly impacting Nkhotakota, Salima and parts of Mzimba, Kasungu, Nkhata Bay, Dowa, Mchinji ndi Ntchisi both under category 10 alerts. Mzimba, Mzuzu, Likoma, Machinga, Mangochi and parts of Zomba ndi Balaka which are under category 6 while the remaining districts are under category 2 warnings. These risky conditions are due to the low-pressure system which is in the Mozambique channel and currently enhancing Congo air mass but is expected to pass through Malawi on Wednesday.nationalmetcentre@gmail.com (Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services)Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.454.0.2026.1.6.9.0.0https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/api/cap/efef54a1-5ed3-4e55-ba2c-b367ef0b681c.xmlThe Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services is issuing a warning of heavy rainfall expected to affect lakeshore areas and several parts across northern and central Malawi. The adverse weather, characterized by intense downpours accompanied by strong winds and frequent lightning is particularly impacting Nkhotakota, Salima and parts of Mzimba, Kasungu, Nkhata Bay, Dowa, Mchinji ndi Ntchisi both under category 10 alerts. Mzimba, Mzuzu, Likoma, Machinga, Mangochi and parts of Zomba ndi Balaka which are under category 6 while the remaining districts are under category 2 warnings. These risky conditions are due to the low-pressure system which is in the Mozambique channel and currently enhancing Congo air mass but is expected to pass through Malawi on Wednesday.nationalmetcentre@gmail.com (Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services)Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:32:00 +0000urn:oid:2.49.0.1.454.0.2026.1.6.8.32.0