Lake Malawi flooding: Residents blame government, demand compensation and relocation

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:38:33 +0000

Water has engulfed hundreds of homes around the shores of Africa’s third-largest lake.
The flooding of Lake Malawi has displaced thousands of people and forced lakeside resorts and other businesses to close.
Heavy rains in recent months have contributed to water levels in the lake reaching their highest in decades.
Residents say the government isn't doing enough to address the problem.

Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports from Lake Malawi.

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