Death toll rises after Tropical Cyclone Ana tears across southern Africa
The Chakwera went on to say that he had appealed for humanitarian assistance from “the international donor community, relevant United Nations agencies, non governmental organizations, the local private sector as well as all fellow citizens of goodwill.”Tents, food and other essential items are urgently required, while rescue operations are also a priority, he said. Teams from aid organization World Vision have been working on the ground this week to support those affected. Writing on its website, the organization’s national director in Malawi, Francis Dube, said: “This flood comes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic which significantly disrupted economic activities and education for children in Malawi.”A meteorologist from the Met Office in London told CNN that “the footprint of ex-Tropical Storm Ana will continue to be the source of severe thunderstorms, bringing torrential rain across the affected area.” “The remnants of Ana will slowly transfer westwards over the coming days and offer a ready source of moisture for some torrential showers and thunderstorms. Significant flooding impacts have already been reported across Malawi in association with this system.”Angela Dewan also contributed to this report.
