The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), under the Resilience and Preparedness to Tropical Cyclones across Southern Africa (REPRESA) project, conducted a two-part capacity-building training for Disaster Risk Management Committees (DRMCs) in Chikwawa (TA Ngowe) from 16th to 20th June 2025 and Nsanje (TA Tengani) from 23rd to 27th June 2025. The activity aimed to strengthen community-level early warning systems for tropical cyclones, in line with the 2024–2025 Malawi REPRESA Work Plan under Work Package 3 on multi-hazard early warning systems.

The training followed a needs assessment that identified critical gaps in cyclone knowledge, early warning and action, interpretation of seasonal forecasts, resource mobilization, report writing, DRMC governance, and first aid. The course content was tailored to these local needs to enhance preparedness and timely response.

DCCMS led the training in collaboration with the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS), Sustainable Development Initiative (SDI), Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), and the Department of Water Resources (DWR), ensuring a multi-sectoral approach to community resilience building.