Floating vegetation mats at Chia Bridge in Nkhotakota District has blocked a key section of the M5 and disrupted water flow into Chia Lagoon, triggering flooding and threatening livelihoods. The vegetation mats, locally known as “floatons”, have accumulated since February and now form a dense mass that is obstructing the bridge and restricting movement of water between Chia Lagoon and Lake Malawi. Thriving bushes block ChiaLagoon. | Wycliffe Nji…
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