CAP Alert · Actual

Possible Flash Floods in Lakeshore areas

Expired: Flood
Moderate severity
Urgency
Severity Moderate
Certainty
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 18 Apr 2024 16:12
  • Effective 18 Apr 2024 16:19
  • Onset 18 Apr 2024 16:19
  • Expires 21 Apr 2024 17:00
Severity
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Threat of Flash Floods in Lakeshore areas

Area

Lakeshore areas at threat include northern parts of Nkhotakota, Nkhatabay, eastern parts of Rumphi and Karonga.

Event description

Due to the expected heavy rain in lakeshore areas such as Nkhatabay and Karonga there is high possibility of Flash Floods.

Instructions

Move to higher grounds when necessary , do not attempt to cross fast flowing and flooded waters. Keep following weather updates.