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This research presents an evaluation of two atmospheric correction (AC) methods applied to ASTER image. The aim of this study was to determine the most suitable atmospheric correction method for …

Sustainability refers to the maintained functionality of water facilities through the operation and maintenance of the system at all times. The United adopted sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015 as …

Floods are major water-related disasters that affect millions of people, resulting in thousands of fatalities and billion-dollar losses globally every year. Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) is one of the …

Changes in land use and land cover have occurred in Blantyre City, Southern Malawi, as a result of high urbanization and population growth. Understanding and quantifying the spatial-temporal dynamics of …

Forest deterioration has been a global concern in recent years. The increased pace of deforestation in Malawi is concerning, and thus calls attention to the need to assess the state …

Water is essential for life and plays a crucial role in maintaining human health and well-being. However, the increasing discharge of domestic sewage and other forms of waste into water …

Floods are among the most common and destructive hazards. The destruction of schools is one way in which floods can inhibit educational attainment that consequently derails economic development. Education as …

This paper analyses the impact of floods on social vulnerability and coping capacity of people in T/A Makhwira in Chikwawa district, Southern Malawi. It seeks to find the linkage between …

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2015–30, calls for countries to enhance disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction as a …

The study aimed at assessing the vulnerability of areas along the Mulunguzi river to potential floods influenced by dam failure. Provention Consortium (2007) defined vulnerability as the potential to suffer …

Floods have become more common in the lower shire areas of Southern Malawi as a result of climate change. Chikhwawa district face flood events yearly, and this has led more …

Sorghum is considered underutilized food crop in Africa and Malawi. Although it is recognized that sorghum has potential benefits to human health and its adaptability to changing climate, the grain …