HEAVY RAINS WARNING 07-09 JANUARY 2026
HEAVY RAINS WARNING OVER MOST AREAS FROM 07TH JANUARY TO 9TH JANUARY 2026.
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Issued Tue 06 Jan 2026 10:32
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Effective: Wed 07 Jan 2026 00:00
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Onset: Wed 07 Jan 2026 00:00
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Expires: Fri 09 Jan 2026 23:00
CATEGORY 10
The 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.