Malawi's response to Cyclone Freddy offers lessons in managing disasters: First up, don't leave people in the lurch

Malawi's Response to Cyclone Freddy Offers Lessons in Managing Disasters - First Up, Don't Leave People in the Lurch

Analysis - Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts.

Malawi’s response to Cyclone Freddy offers lessons in managing disasters: first up, don’t leave people in the lurch

Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts. Since 2019, Malawi has declared several national disasters. This creates a sense of a country in permanent state of emergency. To make things worse, these climate-related disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. The damage to the economy,…

Malawi's response to Cyclone Freddy offers lessons in managing disasters: First up, don't leave people in the lurch

Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts.