By Wongani Mkandawire

Nkhotakota, December 18, Mana: Malawi Government, through the Department of Disaster and Risk Management Affair (DoDMA), has distributed relief items to households that were affected by stormy rains that hit early this month in the areas of Traditional Authorities (TA) Mphonde and TA Kafuzira in Nkhotakota District.

Speaking to Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Wednesday, one of the beneficiaries from Mvula Village, Cecilia Skana, thanked government for coming to their rescue saying since her house was destroyed she has been staying a destitute life.

"When my house got destroyed, I was stranded and everything was hard because I had no food, but now I will find something to eat with my family," said Skana.

Another Beneficiary, Robert Khuka from Chidzuma Village in TA Mphonde also praised government saying the relief items have come at a time he could not afford to buy a 50-kilogramme bag of maize at the market.

"I am very happy and grateful for the donation, at least hunger issues will be reduced in my household," said Khuka.

Nkhotakota District Council Disaster and Risk Management Officer, Rhomatchinga Nkhata, described the donation as the most timely intervention by making efforts to reach out 487 households that were affected by the stormy rains in the district.