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The physical and chemical properties of groundwater, streams and Lake Chilwa water were measured in the Lake Chilwa Basin in southern Malawi. The goal was to trace the origin of …

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 …

Water quality assessment is the overall process of evaluating the physical, biological, and chemical characteristics of water. In developing countries like Malawi, water quality is largely monitored through water quality …

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 …

The use of GIS in power system has greatly enhanced the efficiency in energy sector. With the prevalence of computer and development of information technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have …

Most countries in South-Eastern Africa are described by large variability in rainfall in addition to the occurrence of prolonged and severe drought, starvation, and building destruction. The scientific evidence on …

The purpose of this study was to come with a web-based platform for Ndata School of Climate and Earth Science (NSCES) at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) …

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 …

Population growth has led to more pressure being faced by our environment especially forest reserves area where they compose much more of our vegetation. Monitoring environment changes has become a …

Most of the developing countries confront a challenge of lack of access to consistent electricity supply service. Usually, the common affected sites are rural and peri-urban areas since they occur …

Impervious surface area (ISA) is a key factor for monitoring urban environment and land development. Automatic mapping of impervious surfaces has attracted growing attention in recent years. Spectral built-up indices …