The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), in the Office of the President and Cabinet, would like to update the general public on the status of disasters and response operations in the 2024/25 rainfall season.

Since the onset of the rainy season to date, (Thursday, 27th March, 2025) the total number of households affected by disasters; has increased from 40,178 (as reported in our previous update dated 5th March, 2025) to 41,315 (approximately 185,918 people).

The total number of injuries has also increased from 483 to 486 while the total number of deaths remains 39. The majority of deaths and injuries have been caused by lightning and damaged walls and roofs. It is of paramount importance to note that this updated status excludes damages caused by Tropical Cyclone Jude, which affected over 20,000 people in 11 councils; in the southern region.

So far, the department has reached out to over 85 per cent of the total number of affected households with food and non-food items, which include maize, beans, blankets, pails and plastic sheets for temporary roofing. The provision of relief assistance is on-going.

The general public will be duly informed regarding the status of disasters and any related developments.

For more information, please contact the Principal Information Management and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Chipiliro Raymond Khamula, on +265 (0) 999 043 228, (0) 884 572 844 E-mail; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..