Issued: 31/01/2026

Valid: Next 7 days

Situation Overview

The southern areas of Malawi have experienced a prolonged dry spell over the past week or more. Current weather analysis and forecast indicate that these conditions are likely to persist over the next 7 days.

Areas Most Affected

• Category 9: Chikwawa, Nsanje, Blantyre, Thyolo, Mwanza, Neno, Zomba, Pha-lombe, Mulanje, Balaka, Machinga, Mangochi, Salima, Dedza, Ntcheu

• Category 4: Parts of Lilongwe, Mchinji, Dowa and Ntchisi.