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High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates still remain high in most water utility companies despite various technical solutions such as pipe, meter replacement and pressure management. This study assessed public participation …

Soil erosion is one of the most common types of environmental hazards which leads to land degradation and affects countries worldwide. Soil erosion hits developing countries the hardest as it …

This study examined the causes, impacts, and coping strategies of flooding in the Baka area. The study was conducted at the Baka area (Mwanyesha village), T/A Kyungu, Karonga district. The …

In the face of rising population and urbanization, several countries are striving to build proper waste management systems. A solid waste management system is required for urban solid waste management, …

Earthquakes have been a stumbling bar to development in Malawi's northern region, especially in Karonga. This is a district that is prone to natural disasters. Despite the government's and non-governmental …

The building construction industry is well known as a source of negative environmental impacts, which are associated with production and extraction of raw materials. Some of the major impacts caused …

Access to drinking water from unsafe sources is widespread amongst communities in rural areas such as Gumbi village in traditional authority Makwangwala Ntcheu District part central Malawi. This situation puts …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Disasters have negative damaging impacts on the lives, livelihoods, environment, and economy of nations. So far, a lot of measures have been implemented to curb the negative impacts of disasters …