President Samia Suluhu Hassan has conveyed heartfelt condolences to her Malawian counterpart Lazarus Chakwera and the people of Southern African State after Tropical Cyclone Freddy ravaged the country, causing deaths and destructions of key infrastructures.
More than 200 people are now confirmed dead in Malawi after the storm devastated through southern Africa for the second time in a month.
“I convey my heartfelt condolences to President @LAZARUSCHAKWERA and the People of Malawi after Tropical Cyclone Freddy ripped through southern Malawi. Tanzania stands with you during this difficult time and prays for the departed souls, and wishes the injured speedy recovery,” tweeted President Samia.
At least 584 have been injured and 37 people have been reported missing in the country.
Huge amounts of brown water have cascaded through neighbourhoods, sweeping away homes.
Malawi’s commercial hub, Blantyre, has recorded most of the deaths, including dozens of children.
