By Innocent Chunga

Nkhotakota, May 10, Mana: Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Danish Red Cross have disbursed K214 million to support the people that were affected by floods in Nkhotakota district.

Speaking on Thursday at Ngala Camp in the area of Senior Chief Kanyenda, Malawi's Country Manager for Danish Red Cross, Eva Jordung Nicolson said they felt it was necessary to support the people to get back to their feet.

"We have provided the support from partners to support beneficiaries to assist them to rebuild in their respective communities after experiencing the devastating floods since February this year," he said.

Director of Housing in the Ministry of Lands, Martin Chimangeni encouraged the recent flood survivors to plan for recovery and rebuild their lives.

Nkhotakota District Commissioner's Representative, Godfrey Kubwense thanked various organizations and government for the help brought to these communities and asked them to continue providing resources to assist the survivors as they recover from the trauma in the district.

"The support has come at the right time and we are still appreciating the support various partners and government agencies are rendering to us as a council. Let me ask other companies and organizations to come forward and continue assisting the survivors to return to their homes," he said.

A total of K214 million was disbursed to households with K 100,000 each per household.

According to a report from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the recent flash floods affected over 14,000 people, displaced over 10,000, and claimed eight lives in the area of Senior Chief Kanyenda in the district.