Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says the cold weather being experienced in the country is part of the annual transition from rainfall season to the cold season.
The department’s explanation comes after two days of cold weather in the country was characterised by windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with fog patches and rain.
In an interview yesterday, MET depu ty di rec tor responsible for weather forecasting and observation Charles Vanya said a high pressure system off the south east coast of South Africa which is moving towards the Indian Ocean has pumped cool and moist air leading to the current weather conditions in Malawi.
He said: “But the high pressure system is still moving so we are anticipating a period of clear sun by tomorrow in low lying areas and on Wednesday in other areas.”
He said the MET will continue to update the public on anticipated conditions as weather systems change.
In its weather update for today, the MET urged lake users to be alert as Mwera (south-easterly) winds, with speeds of about 45 kilometres per hour are expected to continue blowing on Lake Malawi and other water bodies.
Meanwhile, heavy rains experienced in Nkhata Bay on Saturday have damaged houses in the district.
Traditional Authority Mkumbira said in an interview yes terday that sever a l households in group village heads Kambale, Kakumbi, Siliva and Kaboko have been affected
