Malawi Cyclones

This image is taken of a cyclone approaching Mozambique two years ago. Many people wouldn't think that a landlocked country like Malawi would be affected by such storms; however, these cyclones crush the coast lines and penetrate beyond Mozambique all the way into Malawi. The resulting rainfall causes flash flooding and washes out bridges. This in turn shuts down or severely hampers transportation. Even in unexpected places, Mother Nature shows us that we can't barricade ourselves off from nature and must prepare accordingly.

"By the end of February, the DMC had given a warning about Tropical cyclone 'Japhet' positioned around 23 S and 37.8 E moving south-westwards. The periphery of the cyclone was expected to remain active over the southern coast of Mozambique. Further intensification, which could bring relief rains to drought prone areas but could also be catastrophic as strong winds between 63km/hr and 93km/hr, had been detected. Significant rainfall was anticipated over the central and southern Mozambique, northern Zimbabwe, Malawi and most of central and southern Zambia."