Pres Mutharika Declares 8th Feb Day of Interdenominational Prayers for Flood Victims.

Pres Mutharika Declares 8th Feb Day of Interdenominational Prayers for Flood Victims.


Government says His Excellency the President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared that Malawi observe a National Day of Prayer and Worship in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the flooding and thunderstorms that hit Malawi a few weeks ago.

"In view of this, the President has
directed that Interdenominational
Prayers be held on Sunday, 8th February 2014 at Robbins Park in Blantyre." Reads part of the statement signed by Honorable Kondwani Nankhumwa Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture.

"This will be an opportunity to pray for survivors and victims of the worst floods in the nation’s history."

In the statement, President and
Government have once more extend their deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these floods.

Malawi has this year experienced a worst rainy season. It is estimated that up to 638,000 people who have been affected by
the floods in the 15 districts. It is also estimated that 63,531 hectares has been submerged by flood waters as of 13 January 2015.


The situation has left hundreds of families homeless and many died.


"Government will with the support of its development partners continue providing assistance to the survivors and those in need of assistance. Government further wishes to thank and appeal to all well-wishers to continue providing assistance to the affected families and communities." Reads the statement and adds "May peace and comfort be with all affected ones and the entire nation during this difficult time."


State President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika recently revealed that these floods have already costed the Malawi economy at least K23.9 billion.