The Story Behind Cyclone Naming: Understanding the Process
By Twink Jones Gadama As the southern African region braces itself for the impact of Tropical Storm Dikeledi, many have wondered how cyclones get their names. The naming of cyclones…
Cyclone Chido leaves trail of destruction in Mayotte; thousands feared dead
By Burnett Munthali Cyclone Chido has devastated the French island of Mayotte, leaving a trail of destruction and an escalating humanitarian crisis. Early reports suggest that “several thousand” lives may…
7 dead, leaving 16 injured by Chido Tropical Storms
Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has disclosed that so far 7,721 households (approximately 34,741 people) have been affected, with a death toil rising from two (as reported in its…
Tropical Cyclone Chido Brings Destruction to Southern Malawi
By Twink Jones Gadama, Lilongwe Malawi is reeling from the devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Chido, which made landfall on Sunday, December 15, 2024, bringing with it heavy rainfall and…
The Art and Science of Cyclone Naming: Understanding the Process and Its Implications
By Twink Jones Gadama Cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on their location, are among the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on Earth. Their ability to wreak…
Ministry warns against flooding of rivers, calls for caution
Ministry of Water and Sanitation through the Department of Water Resources has cautioned against high water levels in most major rivers of Central and Southern region of the country which…