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The Malawi Government produces this Situation Report through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs.
HIGHLIGHTS
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On 13th March, a state of disaster was declared in the 14 districts that were severely affected by the cyclone.
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Search and rescue of people is continuing in Nsanje and Phalombe districts where people are still believed to be trapped.
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As of today, 22nd March, 2023, the number of displaced households has increased from 114,637 to 126,215 while 511 people have died, 533 are missing.
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Of all the public infrastructure, the road infrastructure is the worst affected followed by schools and health facilities.
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Using the helicopters from Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi Defense Force, people in areas that have been cut-off and only accessible by air are now receiving relief supplies and services.
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The most critical needs are search and rescue for those trapped by flood waters and killed by the mudslide; and the distribution of food and non-food items to the 563,602 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are currently residing in 576 camps set up for those who have lost their homes and belongings.