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Malaria is one of the major biological hazards and remains a significant public health problem in Malawi, causing a substantial number of deaths annually. The disease continues to pose a …
Climate Change Adaptation
2022

ASSESSING IMPACTS OF FLOODS ON ACCESS TO PRIMARY EDUCATION

Steven Makhalira Mr Vincent Katonda
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 …
Disaster Risk Reduction
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 …
Climate Change Adaptation
Remote sensing stands to be the most vibrant method that provides real time and large area data. It is more advantageous in drought monitoring than traditional methods. In instances, meteorological …
Disaster Risk Reduction
Floods are the most widespread and frequent natural hazard in the world. Since Malawi experience floods in some areas and there have been reports of how vulnerable people are mostly …
Disaster Risk Reduction
2026

INVESTIGATING NON-REVENUE WATER IN URBAN WATER SUPPLY: A CASE OF BLANTYRE WATER BOARD

Raymond Kajawo · Kelvin Kapyanga Dr John Njalammano
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) poses a significant threat to the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of water utilities, particularly in developing countries. This study investigated NRW in urban water supply, a …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Climate variability is a major threat to food security among smallholder farmers in Mulanje District, where agriculture largely depends on rainfall. This study assessed the impact of climate variability on …
Climate resilience
This study assessed the impacts of extreme weather conditions on aviation safety and operational efficiency at Malawi’s two main international airports, Kamuzu International Airport and Chileka International Airport, during 2015–2024. …
Meteorology
Rapid and unplanned urbanization is increasingly recognized as a primary driver of elevated flood risk in sub-Saharan African cities, yet localized, evidence-based research quantifying this link remains scarce. This study …
Disaster Risk Management
2026

AN INVESTIGATION OF DRY SPELLS OCCURRENCE IN ZOMBA DISTRICT FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATION

Chisomo Limbani · Kondwani W. Phiri Mr Francis Chauluka
The threat of accelerating climate variability impacts on species and the future are subjects of growing scientific interest. These variabilities are causing harmful effects on agricultural production around the world …
Disaster preparedness, Resilience and adaptation
This study assessed the impact of Land Use and Land Cover Changes (LULCC) on increasing landslide risk in Ndirande Township, Malawi, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and the …
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Loss and Damage
Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems, particularly in developing countries with inadequate waste management systems. This study assessed the extent of plastic pollution and its effects on …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)