Moderate Heatwave ● Active
Hotter than normal temperatures are expected over most areas from Monday, 19th October 2026., Malawi
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A heatwave is expected to affect parts of Malawi from 19 to 23 October 2026. The districts to be most affected include Nsanje, Chikwawa, Mwanza, Neno, Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Thyolo, Mulanje, Phalombe, Zomba, Machinga, Ntcheu and Balaka.
Measurements
| Coordinates | -16.0685, 34.9237 |
|---|---|
| Region | SORTHERN AREAS |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | Malawi — mw-met-en |
| Cap Urgency | Immediate |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-23T19:00:00+02:00 |
Official source
Warnings courtesy of the issuing national meteorological service, via the WMO Alert Hub.
This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.
Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).
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Source updated 21 hours ago (Oct 18, 2026 21:47 UTC) · we last heard from WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) 10 seconds ago
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Official authorities in Malawi
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More for Malawi →What to do
Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.
Recognising heat exhaustion and heat stroke, keeping cool, and protecting vulnerable people during extreme heat.
Open Heatwave Safety Guide →Nearby & related events
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