Karonga District in the Northern Region of Malawi received heavy rains in the month of March 2025 which led to flash floods. Most rivers in the district burst their banks, damaging crops and destroying infrastructure (homes and sanitary facilities).
Unfortunately, majority of the damaged crops were at their maturity stage and this puts affected households at risk to loss of harvest resulting to poor access to food and income sources.
The displaced persons are living in camps (schools and public structures) while others have integrated within host communities.
The situation is likely to worsen due to heavy rains which have continued within the district.
ACT Malawi Forum member the Evangelical Lutheran Development Services plans to respond with Rapid Response Funding.
