LILONGWE (MaraviPost)--Death has been announced of Ruth Tembo, wife to former President of the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), John Tembo. Mrs. Ruth Tembo, who was from Lesotho, died on Monday at city centre clinic in Malawi's capital - Lilongwe after a short illness. In an interview with the local media, Mr Morgan Tembo speaking on behalf of the bereaved family said the burial arrangements will be announced later. Ex-Malawi Congress Party leader’s wife, Ruth Tembo has died
The entire southern Lower Shire Valley bordering Mozambique has also been declared a 'disaster area'. Vice President Saulos Chilima, government officials and journalists Tuesday aborted a planned tour to inspect the effects of the damage in the valley because the military helicopter could not fly due to bad weather. Mutharika appealed to the international community and NGOs to assist the flood victims. He said at least 23, 000 people have been made homeless following the flooding. He said the displaced people immediately need temporary shelter, food, medicine and clothing. "Government alone cannot afford so I appeal to the international community for urgent assistance," he said. Over 20 people across the country have died following the flooding.-maravipost Mutharika declares ten districts 'disaster areas' as 23,000 Malawians are displaced by floods : Mutharika declares ten districts 'disaster areas' as 23,000 Malawians are displaced by floods
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