Cold Wave Over Malawi
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor
Cold Wave Over Malawi
Ongoing: Cold wave
Minor severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Expected
Severity:
Minor
Certainty:
Likely
Time period
-
Issued Thu 12 Jun 2025 08:54
-
Effective: Thu 12 Jun 2025 09:00
-
Onset: Fri 13 Jun 2025 04:00
-
Expires: Mon 16 Jun 2025 14:00
Area
Highlands and central areas
Event Description
A cool and moist southeasterly air mass is expected to cause temperatures to drop significantly below average across many parts of the country, mainly from Friday, 13th June to Monday, 16th June 2025. This temperature drop may lead to health complications, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and individuals with underlying conditions such as asthma (mphumu).
Instructions
1. Wear warm clothing, particularly the elderly and children.
2. Do not use a charcoal burner in a poorly ventilated room to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. Those with asthmatic conditions (mphumu) need to be extra cautious and should avoid cold outdoor air where possible.
4. Use safe and ventilated heating methods at home.
5. Monitor vulnerable individuals and provide extra support where needed.
6. Follow weather updates from the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS).