Thursday, May 26, 2022
  • About Us
  • ImagiNATION
  • Adverts
  • Rate Card
  • Contact Us
The Nation Online
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Columns
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Columns
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home News National News

647 households get relief items

by Nation Online
07/05/2021
in National News
2 min read
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on LinkedinLinkedinShare via Email

Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has donated relief items to 647 households affected by floods in Senior Chief Kilupula and Mwakaboko in Karonga.

The donation follows persistent heavy rains in the district from March to April this year which also resulted in the destruction of Kyungu Bridge on the M1.

Speaking on Wednesday during the handover, MRCS district coordinator Blessings Mlowoka said they wanted to lessen people’s suffering.

Mlowoka (R) presents a blanket to a beneficiary

However, he asked people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to the upland.

Said Mlowoka: “Karonga is one of the disaster-prone districts due its topography.

“It is sad that each rainy season lives of people and property are lost. So, this can be avoided by relocating to the upland.”

On his part, Karonga District Civil Protection committee member responsible for shelter and camp management Aaron Mwenelupembe said many households were affected and they need assistance.

He said: “We have started assisting those whose properties were greatly affected.

“We appeal to other well-wishers for help.”

Group village head Katumbi thanked Malawi Red Cross Society for the donation.

“Many people lost property during the floods. They need help to recover from their loss,” he said.

Katumbi asked beneficiaries to use the items for their intended purpose.

A beneficiary Steven Mwakiposa said his house collapsed during the floods.

“I lost everything, but I am ready to relocate to the upland to avoid facing the same challenges in future,” he said.

The items, funded by Unicef and the European Union Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, included blankets, tents, buckets and mats.

Previous Post

Hindu Group gives village borehole

Next Post

Mining company hailed for projects

Related Posts

Editors Pick

Chakwera calls for equitable healthcare

May 25, 2022
A Farmer carry a bag of fertiliser acquired under 2021/22 AIP
National News

Axe AIP, Church and Society tells govt

May 25, 2022
Part of the confiscated charcoal in Dzalanyama
National News

PAC wants charcoal selling banned

May 25, 2022
Next Post

Mining company hailed for projects

Opinions and Columns

People’s Tribunal

What was that press briefing all about?

May 22, 2022
Big Man Wamkulu

Wife, in-law plotting my downfall

May 22, 2022
My Thought

Tonse Alliance died on arrival

May 22, 2022
Layman's Reflection

New IMF programme pivotal moment for Tonse Alliance

May 21, 2022

Trending Stories

  • Mutharika on the campaign trail in 2019

    APM under pressure

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Musician Martse in hospital after fire accident

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Kalindo earmarked for diplomatic post

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nyasa Mobile Limited partners Vodafone

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Musicians, fans mourn Martse

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Malawi-Music.com Top10

  • Values
  • Our Philosophy
  • Editorial policy
  • Advertising Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism disclaimer
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use

© 2022 Nation Publications Limited. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Columns
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation

© 2020 Nation Publications Limited. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.