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Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall pose a significant threat to Blantyre City. Climate change is expected to further increase frequency and intensity of these events. The overall goal of this …

This study assesses the trends and relationships between climatic variables—rainfall and temperature—and tomato production in the Mpingu EPA from 2012 to 2023. Utilizing the Mann-Kendall trend test, the analysis reveals …

Natural disasters occur frequently around the world, and their frequency and intensity seem to be increasing in recent years. The disasters such as cyclones and Floods often cause a significant …

This dissertation examines the self-recovery strategies employed by communities in TA Kyungu, Karonga District, following disasters. The research study aimed to achieve the following objectives: Identifying the self –recovery strategies …

The main obstacle to development in arid areas is the scarce and intermittent rainfall. Rainfall is a key source to diminish the problem of water scarcity in the arid and …

Floods have major devastating impacts on lives, livelihoods and properties of people worldwide. Malawi, one of the countries in the Sub Saharan Africa experiences huge losses due to flood disasters …

The project investigated the factors influencing the use of mass media in disaster management within rural communities, specifically in Traditional Authority Likoswe, Chiradzulu District, Malawi. It aimed to determine how …

The research project focused on examining the challenges faced by evacuees at evacuation centers during and after disasters, with a specific emphasis on gender-based vulnerabilities and coping strategies. Key informant …

The morphology or physical form of a river plays a vital role in shaping the surrounding environment and impacting the lives of communities residing along its banks. This study examines …

A number of sectors in Malawi are seriously threatened by drought vulnerability, with agriculture being the most affected, followed by water, gender, hearth and fisheries. This study investigate the vulnerability …

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the changes in land use and land cover emerges as a persistent threat, profoundly impacting the stability of natural water systems. This study …

LPG is the abbreviated name for liquefied petroleum gas – the generic name for mixtures of light hydrocarbons, predominantly propane and butane, that change from a gaseous to liquid state …