By George Mponda

Karonga, May 23, Mana: Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance has announced plans to support 196 households affected by recent floods in Karonga through monthly cash transfers.

Speaking, Friday during the introduction of the Karonga Flash Floods Response project to the Karonga District Disaster Risk Management Committee (DRMC) on Friday, ACT Alliance National Coordinator, Felix Minjale said the initiative aims to improve the health and nutrition of the affected communities.

“We are targeting 196 households, comprising 1,078 individuals, who will each receive K90, 000 in June and July. Priority will be given to the elderly, female headed households, households with persons with disabilities and those with chronically ill members,” said Minjale.

The project is being funded to the tune of $30,000.

Disaster Risk Management Officer for Karonga District Council, Humphrey Magalasi hailed ACT Alliance for the initiative.

"A total of 7,740 persons were affected by heavy rains in the month of March displacing 2,138 and they really need support. However, there is need to work with relevant authorities when starting this exercise," Magalasi said.